How To Fix PSSC_HELPER137 - Object &1 type &2 already exists and will not be overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_HELPER - Message cl

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Object &1 type &2 already exists and will not be overwritten

What causes this issue?

Changes to existing domains or data elements will not be done
automatically by this generation module.
It's because domains and data elements may belong to other components
and are not application specific (e. g. CLIENT field, UUID types etc.).
Only new domains and data elements using the Z-prefix will be generated
and relevant fields will be added to structures and database tables.
Field setup changes in structures and database tables of course will be
done automatically.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In case domains or data elements need to be changed (e. g. type or
length) a manual change is required using transaction SE11. This of
course may also cause manual adjustments in the relevant structures and
database tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_HELPER137 - Object &1 type &2 already exists and will not be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_HELPER137 indicates that an object of a certain type already exists in the system, and the operation you are trying to perform will not overwrite it. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to create or import an object (like a configuration, a transport request, or a data object) that has the same name or identifier as an existing object.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Object: The most common cause is that you are attempting to create an object (e.g., a configuration, a report, etc.) that already exists in the system with the same name or identifier.
  Importing Transport Requests: If you are importing a transport request that contains objects that already exist in the target system, you may encounter this error.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, if multiple developers are working on the same object, one developer may have already created the object before another tries to create or import it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: Before creating or importing an object, check if an object with the same name/type already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., SE80 for repository objects, SE11 for database tables, etc.).
  
  
  Rename the Object: If you are creating a new object, consider renaming it to avoid conflicts with existing objects.
  
  
  Modify Existing Object: If the object already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing object instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  Delete or Archive: If the existing object is no longer needed, you may delete or archive it, but ensure that this action does not affect other dependencies in the system.
  
  
  Transport Management: If this error occurs during a transport import, check the transport logs to understand which objects are causing the conflict. You may need to adjust the transport request or resolve conflicts manually.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific object type you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing the specific object types (e.g., SE80, SE11, SE37, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP.