How To Fix 37676 - Name(s) already exist. Use elements in question without names?


37676 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

  • Message number: 676

  • Message text: Name(s) already exist. Use elements in question without names?

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  • What causes this issue?

    You inserted screen elements from the clipboard, but the name of one or
    more elements is already used in the screen.

    System Response

    The system asks whether the corresponding elements should be renamed or
    not inserted into the screen.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to copy the elements that caused the naming conflicts
    without names (you must then assign them new names), choose "Yes".
    If you want to exclude the elements that caused the naming conflicts
    from being copied onto the screen, choose "No".
    If you want to cancel the action without copying any of the screen
    elements, choose "Cancel".

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


37676 - Details

  • The SAP error message 37676, which states "Name(s) already exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify an object (such as a user, role, or other entities) in the SAP system that conflicts with an existing object. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a new user ID, role, or other named entities.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the name you are trying to use already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous creation of the same object or a naming convention that overlaps with existing entries. Case Sensitivity: In some cases, the system may treat names as case-sensitive, meaning that "Example" and "example" could be considered the same. Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a development environment, there may be conflicts with objects created in other namespaces or by other developers.
    Solution: Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new

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