How To Fix SALV_BS_LEX_TEXT017 - The PSE Application already exists.

SALV_BS_LEX_TEXT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_BS_LEX_TEXT - Text resources used in various Export Services

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The PSE Application already exists.

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SALV_BS_LEX_TEXT017 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_BS_LEX_TEXT017 indicates that there is an issue related to the PSE (Personal Security Environment) application, specifically that the application already exists. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or register a PSE that is already present in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate PSE Creation: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to create a PSE that has already been created in the system. This can happen if the process is run multiple times or if there is a misconfiguration in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the existing PSE.
  System State: The system might be in a state where it cannot properly check for existing PSEs, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing PSEs: 
  
  Use transaction code STRUST to check if the PSE already exists. Navigate to the appropriate section (e.g., SSL, SNC) and