How To Fix S#228 - Transaction & already exists in the menu

S#228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Transaction & already exists in the menu

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#228 - Transaction & already exists in the menu ?

  The SAP error message S#228, which states "Transaction & already exists in the menu," typically occurs when you attempt to add a transaction code to a menu or a role that already contains that transaction code. This can happen in various contexts, such as when customizing menus or roles in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The transaction code you are trying to add is already present in the menu or role you are working with.
  Menu Structure: The menu structure may have been modified, leading to the same transaction being referenced multiple times.
  Role Assignment: If you are working with roles, the transaction might already be assigned to the role you are editing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the menu or role where you are trying to add the transaction.
  Look for the transaction code in the existing entries to confirm that it is already present.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate:
  
  If you find