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