Message type: E = Error
Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants
Message number: 005
Message text: Root directory &1 already exists.
A root directory with the name entered already exists.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
You therefore cannot create it again.
If necessary, delete the target root directory together with all
its data and then create it again.
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SHDI005
- Root directory &1 already exists. ?The SAP error message SHDI005 indicates that the root directory specified in the system already exists. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a new directory or a new logical file path in the SAP system, but the directory you are attempting to create is already present.
Cause: Directory Already Exists: The most straightforward cause is that the directory you are trying to create is already present in the file system. Incorrect Path: There might be a typo or an incorrect path specified in the configuration. Permissions Issue: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to create a directory, leading to confusion about whether the directory exists or not.
Solution: Check Existing Directories: Verify if the directory already exists in the file system. You can do this by navigating to the specified path using the operating system's file explorer or command line. Use a Different Name: If the directory already exists and
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