/IWFND/COD016 - GSDO type '&1' cannot be created. It already exists.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: GSDO type '&1' cannot be created. It already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD016 - GSDO type '&1' cannot be created. It already exists. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD016 GSDO type '&1' cannot be created. It already exists. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a Generic Service Data Object (GSDO) type that already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate GSDO Type: The most common cause of this error is that the GSDO type you are trying to create already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The GSDO was previously created and not deleted.
  There is a naming conflict with another GSDO type.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, it is possible that the GSDO was transported from another system and is already present in the target system.
  
  
  Development Errors: Sometimes, during development, a developer might attempt to create a GSDO without checking if it already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing GSDO Types: 
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWFND/GSDO to check if the GSDO type already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to modify or delete the existing GSDO type if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing GSDO: 
  
  If you determine that the existing GSDO is not required, you can delete it using the appropriate transaction or program.
  Be cautious when deleting objects to ensure that you do not affect other functionalities.
  
  
  
  Rename GSDO Type: 
  
  If you need to create a new GSDO type and the existing one is required, consider renaming your new GSDO type to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If you suspect that the GSDO was transported, check the transport requests to see if it was included in a previous transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to GSDO types and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your GSDO types in SAP.