How To Fix LX154 - Data transfer object &1 exists already and is not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LX - SAPDXfer: Central Tools - Initial Data Transfer

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Data transfer object &1 exists already and is not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LX154 - Data transfer object &1 exists already and is not created ?

  The SAP error message LX154 indicates that a Data Transfer Object (DTO) you are trying to create already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or logistics processes where data transfer objects are used to manage inventory and stock movements.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create a DTO with an identifier that is already in use.
  There may be a previous transaction that has not been completed or has not been properly processed, leading to the DTO being in a locked or incomplete state.
  There could be a configuration issue or a data inconsistency in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LX154 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing DTOs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like LX03 or LX02 to check if the DTO already exists. If it does, you may need to use it instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Logs: 
  
  Check the logs for