How To Fix WO044 - Program & and FORM routine & are already in the definition

WO044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Program & and FORM routine & are already in the definition

What causes this issue?

You are trying to insert a wizard step more than once. A wizard is
identified uniquely with a combination of module pool and FORM routine.

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?

Do not use any combination of module pool and FORM routine more than
once.

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 WO044 - Program & and FORM routine & are already in the definition ?

  The SAP error message WO044 indicates that there is a naming conflict in the program or function module you are trying to create or modify. Specifically, it means that the program or FORM routine you are attempting to define already exists in the system. This can happen when you try to create a new program or FORM routine with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Names: You are trying to create a program or FORM routine with a name that is already defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, it is possible that the program or routine was created in another system and has not yet been transported to your current system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are using a custom namespace, ensure that the name you are using does not conflict with standard SAP objects or other custom objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Definitions: 
  
  Use transaction SE80