How To Fix SMT_CONFIG117 - Structure &1 is already sepecified as the source structure

SMT_CONFIG117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Structure &1 is already sepecified as the source structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG117 - Structure &1 is already sepecified as the source structure ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG117 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the SAP System Landscape Transformation (SLT) or Data Migration process. Specifically, it means that the structure you are trying to define as a source structure has already been specified in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The structure you are trying to add as a source structure is already defined in the configuration. This can happen if you attempt to add the same structure multiple times.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding in the configuration process, leading to the same structure being referenced more than once.
  System Limitations: In some cases, the system may have limitations on how many times a structure can be referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Configurations: Review the existing configurations in the SLT or Data Migration settings to see if the structure is already listed. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., LTRC for SLT).
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