How To Fix S3087 - Program of LDB & cannot be generated (already exists)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Program of LDB & cannot be generated (already exists)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3087 - Program of LDB & cannot be generated (already exists) ?

  The SAP error message S3087 ("Program of LDB & cannot be generated (already exists)") typically occurs when there is an attempt to generate a program for a Logical Database (LDB) that already has an associated program in the system. This can happen during the development or modification of a logical database in the ABAP Workbench.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Program: The logical database you are trying to generate already has a program associated with it. SAP does not allow the generation of a new program for a logical database if one already exists.
  Development Environment: This error can occur in a development environment where multiple developers might be working on the same logical database.
  Transport Issues: If the logical database was transported from another system, it might have an existing program that conflicts with the current development.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Programs: 
  
  Go to transaction SE38 (ABAP Editor) and check if a program with the name of the logical database already exists. If it does, you may need to modify or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Program:
  
  If you determine that the existing program is not needed, you can delete it. Be cautious with this step, as it may affect other developments or transports.
  Use transaction SE38 to delete the program associated with the logical database.
  
  
  
  Modify Logical Database:
  
  If you need to keep the existing program, consider modifying the logical database instead of generating a new one. You can make changes to the existing program as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical database was transported, ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and that there are no conflicts with existing objects in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to logical databases and program generation for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical Databases: Logical databases in SAP are used to provide a structured way to access data from the database. They define a hierarchy of data retrieval and can be used in reports.
  ABAP Workbench: The ABAP Workbench is the development environment for creating and modifying ABAP programs, including logical databases.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to logical databases and program generation.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the issue.