PAM-CMN-0425: A target server with the address (target address) already exists

Products

• CA Privileged Access Manager (PAM)
• CA Privileged Access Manager - Cloakware Password Authority (PA)
• CA Privileged Access Manager - Server Control (PAMSC)

Issue/Introduction

Receiving the following error when creating a target device: 
PAM-CMN-0425: A target server with the address (target address) already exists.

Environment

Release : Applies to all PAM release as of Jan 2024, and is not expected to change.

Component : PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT

Cause

When you create a device, it will resolve the device, and check if either the hostname or IP address is in use. 
If there is another device with either the hostname or IP address, then the error will occur.

Resolution

1.  Remove the device that is the Hostname or IP address, and recreate the device.
2.  Edit the device that you would like to adjust, and change it from IP Address to Hostname, or vice versa.