How To Fix QJ018 - RFC interfaces for function module & are already generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QJ -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: RFC interfaces for function module & are already generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QJ018 - RFC interfaces for function module & are already generated ?

  The SAP error message QJ018 indicates that RFC (Remote Function Call) interfaces for a function module have already been generated. This typically occurs when you attempt to generate RFC interfaces for a function module that has already been processed, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Generation: The most common cause of this error is that the RFC interfaces for the specified function module have already been generated. This can happen if the generation process was executed multiple times without any changes to the function module.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was transported from one system to another, the RFC interfaces might already exist in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, multiple developers might be trying to generate the same RFC interfaces simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Interfaces: Verify if the RFC interfaces for the function module already exist. You can do this by checking the function module in transaction SE37 or SE80.
  Delete Existing Interfaces: If you need to regenerate the interfaces (for example, after making changes to the function module), you can delete the existing interfaces. This can be done using transaction SE37:
  
  Go to the function module.
  Navigate to the "Attributes" tab.
  Look for the option to delete the RFC interface.
  
  
  Regenerate Interfaces: After deleting the existing interfaces, you can regenerate them by using the appropriate option in the function module.
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the function module that might prevent the generation of interfaces. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  Transport Management: If the function module was transported, ensure that the transport request is correctly imported and that there are no inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Module Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC interfaces and function module management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional insights or patches.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.