How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY095 - An exception already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 095

• Message text: An exception already exists

What causes this issue?

There is already an entry in the exception table for this object.

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?

You must delete the old entry (Reset Exception key) before you can set
a new exception.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY095 - An exception already exists ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY095, which states "An exception already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customizing activity in the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) and there is already an existing entry or exception for that particular activity.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry for the customizing activity you are trying to create or modify. This could be due to previous configurations or attempts to set up the same activity.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a system that uses transport requests, there may be a transport request that has not been released or has been incorrectly configured, leading to conflicts.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also arise from insufficient authorizations to create or modify the customizing activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing activity in the IMG and check if there is already an existing entry. If so, you may need to modify or delete the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If you suspect that transport issues are causing the error, check the transport requests associated with the customizing activity. Ensure that all relevant requests are released and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure you have the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  You can use transaction codes like SE93 (for checking transaction codes) or SE80 (for object navigator) to investigate further and see if there are any related objects or entries that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific customizing activity you are working on. There may be specific guidelines or known issues documented by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.