How To Fix SCRL637 - Structure &1 alread exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRL - Messages for custom resuse libraries

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Structure &1 alread exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRL637 - Structure &1 alread exists. ?

  The SAP error message SCRL637, which states "Structure &1 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new structure in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) that has the same name as an existing structure. This can happen during the development of custom structures or when importing objects from transport requests.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Structure Name: The most common cause is that the structure you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same name.
  Transport Issues: If you are importing a transport request that contains a structure with the same name as one that already exists in the target system, this error can occur.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a namespace that is shared with other developers or projects, there may be a naming conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Structures: 
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check if the structure with the specified name already exists. If it does, you may need to modify the existing structure instead of creating a new one.
  You can also use transaction SE80 to search for the structure in the Object Navigator.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Structure: 
  
  If you need to create a new structure and the name is already taken, consider renaming your new structure to something unique.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review: 
  
  If this error occurs during a transport import, review the transport request to ensure that it does not contain conflicting objects. You may need to adjust the transport or resolve conflicts before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Namespace Management: 
  
  If you are working in a shared namespace, ensure that your naming conventions are unique to avoid conflicts with other developers.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Versions: 
  
  Ensure that there are no active versions of the structure that might be causing the conflict. You can check this in SE11.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (for checking structures)
  SE80: Object Navigator (for a broader search)
  
  
  
  Naming Conventions: 
  
  Follow SAP's naming conventions for custom objects to minimize the risk of conflicts.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on the Data Dictionary and structure management.
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.