How To Fix TA227 - Target client already contains data

TA227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Target client already contains data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA227 - Target client already contains data ?

  The SAP error message TA227 "Target client already contains data" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a client copy or a transport operation that involves copying data into a target client that already has existing data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to copy a client with data into another client that is not empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The target client already has data, and the system does not allow overwriting existing data during a client copy operation.
  Client Copy Type: The type of client copy you are attempting (e.g., from a source client to a target client) may not support overwriting existing data.
  Transport Requests: If you are trying to transport objects or data to a client that already has those objects or data, the system may prevent this to avoid data inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Empty the Target Client: If you want to proceed with the client copy,