How To Fix RSBBS405 - There is already an entry for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 405

• Message text: There is already an entry for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS405 - There is already an entry for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS405 ("There is already an entry for &1") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when you are trying to create or modify a data transfer process (DTP) or a data source, and there is already an existing entry with the same identifier.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new entry (like a DTP or data source) that has the same technical name or identifier as an existing entry in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a duplicate entry.
  There was an incomplete deletion of a previous entry.
  There is a naming conflict due to similar naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSBBS405 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check if an entry with the same name already exists.
  If it does, you may need to modify or delete the existing entry before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename:
  
  If the existing entry is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  If you need to keep the existing entry, consider renaming the new entry to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the error occurs during a transport, ensure that the transport request does not contain duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Objects:
  
  Sometimes, inactive objects can cause conflicts. Check if the existing entry is inactive and consider activating or deleting it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of BW you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations or patches available.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the BW system to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (DataSource Maintenance), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBBS405 error and proceed with your BW tasks.