How To Fix SMT_CONFIG022 - Mapping step &1 already exists

SMT_CONFIG022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Mapping step &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG022 - Mapping step &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG022 indicates that there is a mapping step that already exists in the system, which is causing a conflict when you attempt to create or modify a mapping step in the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new mapping step with the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the configuration settings.
  The system is not able to recognize the uniqueness of the mapping step due to a misconfiguration or a bug.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMT_CONFIG022 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mapping Steps:
  
  Go to the SLT configuration transaction (usually LTMOM or SLT).
  Review the existing mapping steps to identify if the one you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Mapping Step:
  
  If you find that the mapping step already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing