3383369 - "Schema SAPHANADB already exists. For a new installation, an empty database is desired" error while trying to install multiple S/4 Hana systems to the same Hana database

Symptom

While trying to install more than one S/4 Hana system to the same Hana database using SWPM, you got the following error:

"Schema SAPHANADB already exists. For a new installation, an empty database is desired. Please make sure the target database is the correct one. You can continue by manually dropping user SAPHANADB."

Environment

SAP HANA PLATFORM EDITION 2.0

Product

SAP HANA, platform edition 2.0

Keywords

S/4 Hana installation, SWPM, SAPHANADB , KBA , HAN-LM-INS-SAP , Installation of SAP Systems on HANA , Problem

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