How To Fix SHDI047 - A root with name &1 already exists.

SHDI047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants

• Message number: 047

• Message text: A root with name &1 already exists.

What causes this issue?

When copying root directories, the name of an existing directory was
selected as the target directory.

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?

Enter another name for the target directory.
If necessary, first delete the target directory and all its data and
execute the copy operation again.

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 SHDI047 - A root with name &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message SHDI047, which states "A root with name &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Hierarchy Management or when dealing with data structures that involve hierarchical relationships, such as in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Master Data Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that you are trying to create a new root node in a hierarchy with a name that already exists. In hierarchical data structures, each root node must have a unique identifier or name. If you attempt to create a new root node with a name that is already in use, SAP will throw this error to prevent duplication.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Roots: Verify if a root node with the specified name already exists in the hierarchy. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy management transaction or using the appropriate reporting tools in SAP.
  
  
  Rename