How To Fix SG835 - Logical path &1 already exists

SG835 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Logical path &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG835 - Logical path &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message SG835, which states "Logical path &1 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a logical path in the SAP system that already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when configuring logical paths for file systems, transport directories, or other system settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The logical path you are trying to create is already defined in the system.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration or an oversight where the same logical path is being defined multiple times.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, existing logical paths may not have been cleared or updated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Logical Paths: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SICF (for Internet Communication Framework) or SMD (for System Management Data) to check the existing logical paths.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to look up the relevant database tables where logical paths are stored.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete