How To Fix SVMCRT_CACHE037 - A plug-in with name "&2" already exists in activation "&1"

SVMCRT_CACHE037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SVMCRT_CACHE -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: A plug-in with name "&2" already exists in activation "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SVMCRT_CACHE037 - A plug-in with name "&2" already exists in activation "&1" ?

  The SAP error message SVMCRT_CACHE037 indicates that there is an attempt to activate a plug-in that already exists in the specified activation context. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Software Lifecycle Management (SLM) or when dealing with the SAP Cloud Platform.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to activate a plug-in that has already been activated in the same context. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the activation request.
  An attempt to re-activate a plug-in that is already active.
  Issues with the transport request or the activation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Activations:
  
  Verify if the plug-in is already activated. You can do this by checking the activation status in the relevant transaction (e.g., S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform).
  Use transaction codes like SICF or SMD to check the status of the plug-in.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the plug-in is listed multiple times in the activation request,