How To Fix WZ236 - Transaction code & cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Transaction code & cannot be created

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when creating the transaction code.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create the transaction code via the <DS:TRAN.SE80>development
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ236 - Transaction code & cannot be created ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ236 Transaction code & cannot be created
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a transaction code (t-code) in SAP, but the system detects that the transaction code you are attempting to create already exists or cannot be created due to naming conflicts or authorization restrictions.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The transaction code you want to create is already assigned to another program or object.
  The transaction code name does not comply with naming conventions or is reserved.
  Insufficient authorization to create or modify transaction codes.
  The transaction code is locked or protected in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the transaction code already exists:
  
  Use transaction SE93 (Transaction Code Maintenance).
  Enter the transaction code you want to create and check if it already exists.
  If it exists, you cannot create it again; you may need to choose a different name.
  
  
  
  Choose a unique transaction code:
  
  Follow your organization's naming conventions.
  Use a prefix or suffix to avoid conflicts with standard SAP or