How To Fix /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES070 - Function module already exists with suffix &1

/PM0/3FT_MESSAGES070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Function module already exists with suffix &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES070 - Function module already exists with suffix &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FT_MESSAGES070 Function module already exists with suffix &1 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or activate a function module that already exists in the system with the same name but a different suffix. This can occur during the development of function modules, especially when using naming conventions that include suffixes for versioning or differentiation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Function Module: The function module you are trying to create or activate already exists in the system with the same name but a different suffix (e.g., _1, _2, etc.).
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, there may be conflicts due to multiple transports trying to create or modify the same function module.
  Development Environment: If multiple developers are working on the same function module or if there are multiple versions of the same function module in different development systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Function Modules: Use transaction SE37 (Function Builder)