How To Fix /SMB/TYPES005 - Type descr. &1 is already assigned to a standard type (line &2)

/SMB/TYPES005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TYPES -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Type descr. &1 is already assigned to a standard type (line &2)

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/SMB/TYPES005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/TYPES005 Type descr. &1 is already assigned to a standard type (line &2) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business Suite when there is an issue with type definitions in the system. This error indicates that a type description (type descriptor) you are trying to assign is already linked to a standard type, which can lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Type Assignment: The type descriptor you are trying to use is already assigned to another standard type. This can happen if there are multiple attempts to assign the same type descriptor to different types.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings where type descriptors are not managed properly.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there have been recent changes or migrations in the system, it might lead to inconsistencies in type assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing type