How To Fix TN600 - Preconfigured system &1, Release &2 is already installed

TN600 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Preconfigured system &1, Release &2 is already installed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN600 - Preconfigured system &1, Release &2 is already installed ?

  The SAP error message TN600 indicates that a preconfigured system with a specific name and release version is already installed in the system landscape. This error typically occurs when you attempt to install or configure a new instance of a system that already exists in the SAP landscape.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system you are trying to install or configure has already been set up in the SAP environment. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to install a system with the same SID (System ID) and release version as an existing one.
  There was a previous installation attempt that was not properly cleaned up.
  You are using the same installation media or configuration parameters that were used for an existing system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TN600 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Systems: Verify the existing systems in your landscape using transaction codes like SMLT or SICF to