How To Fix SHDB_PFW404 - More than one PackageProvider is not supported

SHDB_PFW404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDB_PFW -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: More than one PackageProvider is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHDB_PFW404 - More than one PackageProvider is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SHDB_PFW404: More than one PackageProvider is not supported typically occurs when you are trying to use the SAP GUI scripting or the transaction recording feature (SHDB) and there is a conflict with the package providers being used in the context of the recording.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Multiple Package Providers: The system detects more than one package provider for the same transaction or context. This can happen if there are multiple versions of a package or if the configuration is set up incorrectly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the transaction recording or the environment may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Scripting Issues: If you are using SAP GUI scripting, there may be issues with how the scripts are being executed or recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHDB_PFW404 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Package Providers:
  
  Ensure that there is only one package provider configured for the transaction you