How To Fix O8117 - License type &1 and license no &2 already exist

O8117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 117

• Message text: License type &1 and license no &2 already exist

What causes this issue?

The specified entry already exits and therefore cannot be overwritten.

System Response

Data entered for this entry will be ignored.

How to fix this error?

Enter data again with a different key, or update the entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8117 - Details

• The SAP error message O8117, which states "License type &1 and license no &2 already exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or register a license that already exists in the system. This can happen during the license management process, where the system checks for existing licenses before allowing the addition of a new one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate License Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the license type and number you are trying to enter already exist in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong license type or number.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, system configuration or data inconsistencies can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Licenses: 
  
  Go to the license management transaction (usually SLICENSE).
  Review the list of existing licenses to confirm if the license type and number you are trying to add are already present.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: