How To Fix SF552 - Structure already exists in another language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Structure already exists in another language

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a structure that already exists in another
language.

System Response

Creation of the structure is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

A structure can only be maintained in the language in which it was
created. If you want to create a new structure, select a name that has
not been used before. To obtain a list of existing structures, delete
the entries from the fields 'Structure' and 'Language' and execute the
<LS>Find</> function.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF552 - Structure already exists in another language ?

  The SAP error message SF552, which states "Structure already exists in another language," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a structure in the SAP system that already exists in a different language. This is often encountered in the context of SAP's data dictionary (ABAP Dictionary) when dealing with structures, tables, or other objects that have language-dependent attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Structure: The structure you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system but is defined in a different language.
  Language Settings: The system may be set to a specific language, and when you attempt to create or modify the structure, it conflicts with the existing definition in another language.
  Transport Requests: If you are working with transport requests, there may be inconsistencies between the development and production environments regarding language settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Structures: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the structure already exists. You can search