How To Fix T5079 - Server already exists either in SAPphone or SAPconnect.

T5079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T5 - SAPphone: Messages for telephony

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Server already exists either in SAPphone or SAPconnect.

What causes this issue?

The server already exists, either in the SAPphone environment as a
telephony server or in the SAPconnect environment as a communication
node. As both areas use the same tables, you cannot create nodes or
servers which are already used in the other area.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T5079 - Server already exists either in SAPphone or SAPconnect. ?

  The SAP error message T5079, which states "Server already exists either in SAPphone or SAPconnect," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or register a server that already exists in the SAPphone or SAPconnect configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the setup of communication channels or when configuring connections for mobile applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Server Entry: The most common cause is that the server you are trying to add is already registered in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration files or settings that lead to the system recognizing the server as already existing.
  Cache Issues: Sometimes, the system cache may not be updated, leading to the perception that the server is still registered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Servers: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SICF for Internet Communication Framework or SPRO for configuration settings) and check if the server you