How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING001 - Customizing object data already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Customizing object data already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING001 - Customizing object data already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING001 Customizing object data already exists typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customizing object in the SAP system, but the system detects that the object already exists in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new entry in a customizing table or when you are importing a transport request that contains existing customizing data.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the customizing object you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Transport Conflicts: If multiple transport requests are trying to modify the same customizing object, it can lead to conflicts.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration might have been done incorrectly, leading to the system believing that the object already exists.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before