How To Fix SXIVERI006 - Import overwrites any existing metadata

SXIVERI006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXIVERI -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Import overwrites any existing metadata

What causes this issue?

Existing metadata may be overwritten when you import.
SAP recommends that you export all existing metadata (*) to a security
file before you begin importing.

System Response

Initially, the data is only imported to the working memory. The database
tables are only updated when you save.

How to fix this error?

If you are unsure, export all metadata (*) to a security file first,
before you begin importing the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SXIVERI006 - Details

• The SAP error message SXIVERI006 indicates that an import operation is attempting to overwrite existing metadata in the system. This typically occurs when you are importing transport requests that contain metadata objects (like data dictionary objects, programs, etc.) that already exist in the target system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Metadata: The target system already has metadata objects that are being imported, and the import process is set to overwrite these existing objects.
  Transport Request Configuration: The transport request may not be configured correctly, or it may contain objects that are not compatible with the current state of the target system.
  Version Conflicts: There may be version conflicts between the objects in the transport request and those already present in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Transport Request: Check the contents of the transport request to identify which objects are causing the conflict. You can do this using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  Check for Existing Objects: Use transaction codes