How To Fix /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT204 - SIM '&1' for scope item '&2' was not imorted as SIM already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: SIM '&1' for scope item '&2' was not imorted as SIM already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT204 - SIM '&1' for scope item '&2' was not imorted as SIM already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT204 indicates that a specific SIM (Solution Implementation Methodology) identified by &1 for a particular scope item &2 was not imported because it already exists in the system. This error typically occurs during the import of a solution package or during the configuration of a project in SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP Business Technology Platform.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the SIM you are trying to import is already present in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The SIM was previously imported.
  There was an attempt to import the same SIM multiple times.
  The system was not properly cleared of previous imports before attempting a new import.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing SIMs: Verify if the SIM identified by &1 already exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP and checking the list