How To Fix UCF7011 - Existing settings will be deleted

UCF7011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF7 - Messages for Flexible Upload

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Existing settings will be deleted

*** same as G0 889 in the R/3 system - link has changed! ***

What causes this issue?

You are uploading &V1&.
According to the <DS:DE.UC_UPL_UPDATEMODE>update mode</> in the upload
method, all existing settings are deleted beforehand. The existing
settings will thus be completely replaced.

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?

Make sure that you intended to deleted the existing settings.

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 UCF7011 - Existing settings will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UCF7011, which states "Existing settings will be deleted," typically occurs in the context of configuration changes in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Universal Configuration Framework (UCF) or similar configuration settings. This message serves as a warning that the current settings will be overwritten or deleted when you proceed with the action you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: You are trying to change or update configuration settings that will overwrite existing ones.
  Data Migration: During data migration or import processes, existing configurations may be replaced by new data.
  System Upgrade: Upgrading the system or applying patches may lead to changes in configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Backup Existing Settings: Before proceeding with any changes, ensure that you have a backup of the current configuration settings. This allows you to restore them if needed.
  Review Changes: Carefully review the changes you are about to make. Ensure that they are necessary and that