How To Fix SPRX242 - Proxy key for &1 &2 is already in GTADIR

SPRX242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Proxy key for &1 &2 is already in GTADIR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX242 - Proxy key for &1 &2 is already in GTADIR ?

  The SAP error message SPRX242 indicates that there is a conflict with a proxy key that is already present in the GTADIR (Global Transaction Directory) table. This typically occurs when you are trying to register a proxy object that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create or register a proxy with a key that is already in use. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the system.
  An attempt to re-register a proxy that has not been properly deleted or unregistered.
  Issues with the transport of proxy objects between systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPRX242 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Proxies:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 or SE37 to check if the proxy with the specified key already exists in the GTADIR table.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to view the contents of the GTADIR table directly.
  
  
  
  Delete or Unregister the Existing Proxy:
  
  If you find that the proxy already exists