How To Fix /UIF/LREP_TMS_MSG003 - Do you want to create the file as a copy?

/UIF/LREP_TMS_MSG003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UIF/LREP_TMS_MSG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Do you want to create the file as a copy?

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/UIF/LREP_TMS_MSG003 - Details

• The SAP error message /UIF/LREP_TMS_MSG003 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transport Management System (TMS) when you are trying to create a transport request or a transport file. The message prompts the user with the question, "Do you want to create the file as a copy?" This usually indicates that there is an existing transport file or request that is being referenced, and the system is asking whether you want to create a new file based on that existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transport Request: The system has detected that a transport request or file already exists for the object you are trying to transport.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the transport directory or the transport request.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the TMS settings that are causing the system to prompt for a copy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Confirm the Action: If you want to create a copy of the existing