How To Fix SV662 - Function module & already exists

SV662 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Function module & already exists

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SV662 - Details

• The SAP error message SV662, which states "Function module & already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a function module with a name that already exists in the SAP system. This can happen during the development of custom function modules or when importing objects from transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Function Module Name: The most common cause is that a function module with the same name already exists in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are importing a transport request that contains a function module with a name that already exists, this error can occur.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a namespace that is shared with other developers or projects, there may be naming conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Function Modules: 
  
  Use transaction code SE37 (Function Builder) to search for the function module by name. If it exists, you may need to modify it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Rename the Function