How To Fix SHMA060 - Instance &1 in client &2 is already defined in line &3 of the list

SHMA060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Instance &1 in client &2 is already defined in line &3 of the list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHMA060 - Instance &1 in client &2 is already defined in line &3 of the list ?

  The SAP error message SHMA060 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for an instance in a specific client. This typically occurs when you are trying to define or register an instance that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Instance Definition: The instance you are trying to define already exists in the specified client.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the same instance is being referenced multiple times.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system recognizing the same instance more than once.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHMA060 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Instances:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM51 for server instances) and check the list of defined instances in the specified client.
  Verify if the instance you are trying to define is already listed.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that the instance