How To Fix SCTS_HDI029 - Object already exists in development environment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Object already exists in development environment

What causes this issue?

Currently, objects can only be checked out if the object in question
does not yet exist in the development environment (SAP Web IDE for SAP
HANA).

How to fix this error?

If you want to check the object out, first delete it manually in SAP Web
IDE.
<ZK>Caution:</> It is not possible to restore the version you want to
delete in SAP Web IDE if it is not in HTA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI029 - Object already exists in development environment ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI029 indicates that there is an attempt to create an object in the development environment that already exists. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA development, particularly when working with HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) containers.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Duplicate Object Names: You are trying to create an object (like a table, view, or procedure) with a name that already exists in the HDI container.
  Deployment Issues: If you are deploying a project that includes objects that have already been deployed, the system will throw this error.
  Version Control: If you are using version control and have not properly updated or merged changes, you might be trying to deploy an object that is already present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCTS_HDI029 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Database Explorer or SQL console to check if the object you are trying to create already exists in the HDI container.
  You can run a query like SELECT * FROM <schema>.<object_name> to verify its existence.
  
  
  
  Rename or Drop Existing Objects:
  
  If the object exists and you want to replace it, you can either drop the existing object using DROP <object_type> <schema>.<object_name> or rename it if you want to keep it.
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to drop or modify the object.
  
  
  
  Modify Deployment Configuration:
  
  If you are using a deployment tool or CI/CD pipeline, check the configuration to ensure that it does not attempt to create objects that already exist.
  You may need to adjust the deployment scripts or settings to handle existing objects appropriately.
  
  
  
  Use Conditional Logic:
  
  If applicable, modify your deployment scripts to include conditional logic that checks for the existence of the object before attempting to create it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for HDI and the specific object types you are working with to ensure you are following best practices for object management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Development: Familiarize yourself with the HDI concepts and how to manage objects within HDI containers.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your deployment scripts to gracefully manage situations where objects already exist.
  Version Control Systems: If you are using Git or another version control system, ensure that your branches are properly managed to avoid conflicts with existing objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCTS_HDI029 error and successfully manage your objects in the SAP HANA development environment.