How To Fix SCTC_SC059 - New Logical System Name &1 is equal to old Logical System Name &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTC_SC - CTC System Copy

• Message number: 059

• Message text: New Logical System Name &1 is equal to old Logical System Name &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTC_SC059 - New Logical System Name &1 is equal to old Logical System Name &2 ?

  The SAP error message SCTC_SC059 indicates that there is an attempt to create or change a logical system name in a way that it is being set to the same name as an existing logical system. This typically occurs during the configuration of system landscapes, especially when working with system copies, transports, or system migrations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new logical system name that is identical to an existing logical system name.
  The logical system name must be unique within the SAP landscape.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Logical Systems:
  
  Go to transaction code BD54 (or SPRO -> SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Cross-Application Components -> General Settings -> Logical System -> Define Logical System).
  Review the list of existing logical systems to confirm the names that are already in use.
  
  
  
  Choose a Unique Name:
  
  If you are trying to create a new logical system, ensure that the name you are using is unique and does not match any existing logical system names.
  Follow the naming conventions and guidelines for logical system names in your organization.
  
  
  
  Modify the Existing Logical System:
  
  If you intended to modify an existing logical system, ensure that you are not inadvertently trying to set it to the same name. If you need to change it, choose a different name.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If this error arises during a transport request, ensure that the transport does not contain changes that would lead to this conflict.
  
  
  
  Check for System Copies:
  
  If you are working with a system copy, ensure that the logical system names are correctly adjusted post-copy to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical System Naming Conventions: It's important to follow the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP guidelines to avoid conflicts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BD54, SCC4, and SCC1 for managing logical systems and client settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical systems and their configuration.
  
  By ensuring that logical system names are unique and correctly configured, you can avoid encountering the SCTC_SC059 error in the future.