How To Fix SRAL103 - Logging Purpose with ID '&1' already exists. Choose a different ID

SRAL103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Logging Purpose with ID '&1' already exists. Choose a different ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL103 - Logging Purpose with ID '&1' already exists. Choose a different ID ?

  The SAP error message SRAL103 indicates that there is an attempt to create a logging purpose with an ID that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of logging purposes in the SAP system, which are used to categorize and manage logging activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to create a new logging purpose with an ID that is already in use. Each logging purpose must have a unique identifier, and if you attempt to use an ID that is already assigned to another logging purpose, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Logging Purposes:
  
  Use transaction code SLG1 or navigate to the relevant logging purpose management area in your SAP system to view existing logging purposes.
  Look for the ID you are trying to use and confirm that it is indeed already in use.
  
  
  
  Choose a Different ID:
  
  If the