How To Fix SGSUB008 - & & already exists; see the documentation

SGSUB008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGSUB - Central Storage for Data Types and BAdIs

• Message number: 008

• Message text: & & already exists; see the documentation

What causes this issue?

The name <LS>&V1&</> is already used for the global type <LS>&V2&</>
from the ABAP system <LS>&V4&</>.
Both object types are in the same <DS:TX.DD_GSUBT_NAMESPACE>namespace
for global types</>; therefore you are dealing with a name conflict
here.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create the current object under a different name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGSUB008 - & & already exists; see the documentation ?

  The SAP error message "SGSUB008 & & already exists; see the documentation" typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record (such as a user, role, or other object) that already exists in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with user management, authorization roles, or other configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create an entry that already exists. This could be a user ID, role name, or another object that must be unique within the system.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the input data may not be validated properly, leading to attempts to create duplicates.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or data consistency that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Verify if the object you are trying to create already exists in the system. You can do