How To Fix SATC_ABAP_CHECK215 - A similar exemption already exists, but is not yet approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SATC_ABAP_CHECK - ABAP Check Layer

• Message number: 215

• Message text: A similar exemption already exists, but is not yet approved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SATC_ABAP_CHECK215 - A similar exemption already exists, but is not yet approved ?

  The SAP error message SATC_ABAP_CHECK215 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an exemption in the system, but a similar exemption already exists that has not yet been approved. This is typically encountered in the context of SAP's compliance and audit management functionalities, particularly when dealing with security exemptions or risk management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are trying to create a new exemption that is similar to an existing one.
  The existing exemption has not been approved yet, which means it is still in a pending state and cannot be duplicated or modified until it is resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Exemptions:
  
  Navigate to the exemption management area in your SAP system.
  Look for the existing exemption that is causing the conflict. You can filter by status to find exemptions that are pending approval.
  
  
  
  Review the Pending Exemption:
  
  Analyze the details of the existing exemption to determine