How To Fix 55206 - Assign another tab name

55206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 55 - Messages for development class EENO

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Assign another tab name

What causes this issue?

This <DS:DE.TA_KARTEI>tab</> already exists and cannot be created
again.

System Response

The system does not allow you to create the tab.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a new tab, select a different name or select the
function "Change".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 55206 - Assign another tab name ?

  The SAP error message 55206, "Assign another tab name," typically occurs when there is an issue with the naming of tabs in a particular SAP transaction or configuration. This error is often encountered in the context of customizing or configuring SAP screens, particularly when working with tabbed interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Tab Names: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate tab names in the configuration. Each tab must have a unique name within the context of the screen or transaction.
  Invalid Characters: The tab name may contain invalid characters or exceed the character limit set by SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the tab names are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tab Names: Review the configuration for the tabs in the relevant transaction or screen. Ensure that all tab names are unique and do not contain any invalid characters.
  Rename Tabs: If you find duplicate names, rename the tabs