How To Fix SCI061 - The Type Group Already Exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCI - Code Inspector

• Message number: 061

• Message text: The Type Group Already Exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCI061 - The Type Group Already Exists ?

  The SAP error message SCI061, which states "The type group already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a type group in the ABAP Dictionary that already exists in the system. Type groups in SAP are used to define a set of data types that can be used across various programs and function modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Type Group Name: You are trying to create a type group with a name that is already in use in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another, there may be a conflict if the type group already exists in the target system.
  Development Environment: If multiple developers are working on the same object or if there are inconsistencies in the development environment, this error may arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCI061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Type