How To Fix OT824 - Line &1: Software component &2 exists multiple times

OT824 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Line &1: Software component &2 exists multiple times

What causes this issue?

You have defined more than one import condition for software component
&V2&.
Only one entry can be made for each software component in the import
conditions (without including import conditions with prerequisite type
'D').
<ZK>Note: You can specify import conditions that are valid in parallel
for the same software components using alternative/equivalent import
conditions.</>

System Response

The import condition check was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the import condition and correct the entry with errors.
Import condition with errors (line) : &V1&

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT824 - Line &1: Software component &2 exists multiple times ?

  The SAP error message OT824 indicates that there is a conflict in the software component versions in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the same software component is defined multiple times in the system, which can lead to inconsistencies and issues during operations such as upgrades, installations, or when trying to manage software components.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same software component has been registered multiple times in the system. This can happen due to incorrect configuration, manual entries, or issues during system upgrades or installations.
  Transport Issues: If transports containing software component definitions are imported multiple times, it can lead to duplicates.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as adding or removing systems, can sometimes lead to inconsistencies in software component definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OT824 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Software Component Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAM or SAINT and