How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS065 - catalogue exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 065

• Message text: catalogue exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS065 - catalogue exists ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS065: Catalogue exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Document Management System (DMS) when you try to create or process a catalogue (classification catalogue) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause
  
  The error WGDS_PROCESS065: Catalogue exists is raised because the system detects that a catalogue with the same identifier (catalogue name or number) already exists in the database.
  This usually happens when:
  You attempt to create a new catalogue with an ID that is already assigned to an existing catalogue.
  There is a duplicate entry due to a previous incomplete or inconsistent operation.
  Data migration or transport has caused catalogue duplication.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Catalogues:
  
  Use transaction CL03 (Display Catalogue) or CL02 (Change Catalogue) to verify if the catalogue already exists.
  If it exists and you want to modify it, use the change transaction instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Catalogue ID:
  
  When creating a new catalogue, ensure the catalogue ID