How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD066 - Application Aliases aren't unique. Save aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Application Aliases aren't unique. Save aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD066 - Application Aliases aren't unique. Save aborted ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD066 indicates that there is a conflict with application aliases in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the application aliases you are trying to create or modify are not unique, which is causing the save operation to be aborted.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Application Aliases: The most common cause of this error is that there are already existing application aliases in the system that have the same name as the one you are trying to create or modify.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the launchpad or application settings that lead to conflicts in alias names.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configurations from one system to another, there might be conflicts due to existing aliases in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Aliases: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system (e.g., SAP Fiori Launchpad configuration) and check the list of existing application aliases.
  Identify any duplicates and either rename or delete the conflicting aliases.
  
  
  
  Rename the Alias: 
  
  If you find that the alias you are trying to create already exists, consider renaming it to something unique.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that they do not contain conflicting aliases. You may need to adjust the transport or resolve conflicts manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to application aliases and the launchpad configuration for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related error messages that might provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APB_LAUNCHPAD066 error and successfully save your application alias configuration.