How To Fix SV517 - You are already in the chosen subdialog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 517

• Message text: You are already in the chosen subdialog

What causes this issue?

You tried to navigate to the current subdialog in the dialog structure.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can perform all maintenance operations on this subdialog.
To go to another subdialog:
Go to a lower-level subdialog
Choose an entry in the current subdialog for which you want to see the
entries in subordinate subdialogs.
This is usually additional information about the higher-level entries.
Choose the subordinate subdialog by double-click in the dialog
structure.
You go to the subordinate subdialog, where you can perform all display,
maintenance and transport operations as usual.
Go to a same or higher-level subdialog
Choose the subdialog by double-click in the dialog structure.
You go to the same or higher-level subdialog, where you can perform all
display, maintenance and transport operations as usual.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV517 - You are already in the chosen subdialog ?

  The SAP error message SV517 "You are already in the chosen subdialog" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a subdialog or a specific function that is already active or open in the current session. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when navigating through different screens or dialogs in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Access: The user is trying to open a subdialog that is already open in the current session.
  Session Management: The system does not allow multiple instances of the same dialog to be opened simultaneously.
  User Navigation: The user may have inadvertently clicked on a link or button that leads to the same subdialog.
  
  Solution:
  
  Close the Existing Dialog: Check if the subdialog is already open. If it is, close it before trying to access it again.
  Use Navigation Options: Instead of trying to open the subdialog again, use the existing one. You can navigate back to it if needed.
  Refresh the Session: Sometimes, refreshing the session or logging out and back in can resolve temporary issues.
  Check for Background Processes: If the subdialog is being opened by a background process, ensure that it has completed before trying to access it again.
  Clear Cache: In some cases, clearing the browser cache or SAP GUI cache can help resolve issues related to session management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues with specific versions of SAP that have been addressed in later updates.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user manuals or help documentation for guidance on navigating dialogs and managing sessions effectively.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered the same issue and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.