How To Fix SY476 - Session was saved under the name &

SY476 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Session was saved under the name &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY476 - Session was saved under the name & ?

  The SAP error message SY476 indicates that a session was saved under a specific name. This message typically appears when a user tries to save a session in SAP, but there is an issue with the session name or the session management process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Session Name Conflict: The session name you are trying to use may already exist, or it may not meet the naming conventions required by SAP.
  Session Limit: You may have reached the maximum number of sessions allowed for your user profile.
  Technical Issues: There could be a temporary technical issue with the SAP system or your user session.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Session Name: Ensure that the session name you are trying to save does not conflict with existing session names. Use a unique name that adheres to SAP's naming conventions.
  Clear Unused Sessions: If you have reached the maximum number of sessions, consider closing some of your existing sessions to free up space.
  Use Default