How To Fix 0T004 - Choose another name; &1 already exists


0T004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 0T - WBO Configuration Editor / SE06

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Choose another name; &1 already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    Object &1 could not be created since the object already exists.
    Objects, such as &1, can only be created once.

    System Response

    The entry is rejected.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter another object name or check the source and target system
    specified.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


0T004 - Details

  • The SAP error message 0T004 indicates that there is an attempt to create or define an object (such as a transport request, a user, a role, etc.) with a name that already exists in the system. The message typically states: "Choose another name; &1 already exists," where &1 is a placeholder for the name of the object that is already in use.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for a new object is already taken by another object in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as: Creating a new user or role with a name that is already assigned to another user or role. Defining a new transport request with a name that already exists. Creating a new program, function module, or other development objects with a duplicate name.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Objects: Use

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