How To Fix P0705 - Function & already exists

P0705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Function & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0705 - Function & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "P0705 Function & already exists" typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or define a function module, method, or some other object in the SAP system that already exists with the same name. This can occur in various contexts, such as when developing custom programs, enhancements, or during transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The most common cause is that a function module or method with the same name has already been defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another, there may be a conflict if the object already exists in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, multiple developers might inadvertently try to create the same function/module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: 
  
  Use transaction SE37 (for function modules) or SE80 (for other objects) to search for the existing function/module by name.
  If you find an existing object, you may need to modify