How To Fix SPRX005 - A proxy already exists for object &1 (namespace &2)

SPRX005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: A proxy already exists for object &1 (namespace &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX005 - A proxy already exists for object &1 (namespace &2) ?

  The SAP error message SPRX005 indicates that a proxy already exists for the specified object in the given namespace. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or register a new proxy object in SAP, but a proxy with the same name already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Proxy: The most common cause is that a proxy object with the same name and namespace has already been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration or the way the proxy is being generated or registered.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the proxy was created in a different transport request or by another developer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Proxies: 
  
  Use transaction code SPROXY to check if the proxy already exists. Look for the object in the specified namespace.
  If it exists, you may need to modify or delete the existing proxy