How To Fix 37139 - This name is already assigned to another area

37139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 139

• Message text: This name is already assigned to another area

What causes this issue?

You cannot use the same name for two different subscreen areas.

How to fix this error?

Assign unique area names in the screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37139 - This name is already assigned to another area ?

  The SAP error message 37139, which states "This name is already assigned to another area," typically occurs in the context of defining or managing areas in the SAP system, such as when working with master data, organizational units, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify an area (like a storage location, plant, or other organizational unit) using a name or identifier that is already in use by another area. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Naming: You are trying to use a name that has already been assigned to another entity in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the same name is inadvertently being reused.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing names.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Areas: Verify the existing