How To Fix SKTE002 - Project already exists: &1 &2

SKTE002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTE - Translation: Include External Texts

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Project already exists: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTE002 - Project already exists: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message SKTE002 ("Project already exists: &1 &2") typically occurs when you attempt to create a new project in the SAP system, but a project with the same identifier already exists. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Project System (PS) or when dealing with project-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Project ID: The most common cause is that the project ID you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Input: You may have entered the project ID incorrectly, or there may be a misunderstanding about the project structure.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may allow for certain project IDs to be reserved or restricted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Projects: Before creating a new project, check the existing projects in the system to ensure that the project ID you want to use is not already taken. You can do this by using transaction codes like CJ20N (Project