How To Fix AQ016 - Use a unique name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Use a unique name

What causes this issue?

The name you entered has already been used for another entry in the
advanced function pool. Since this name appears in the F4 help for the
additional function pool when a query is executed, all names within the
additional function pool must be unique.

System Response

Warnung

How to fix this error?

Please change the text entered in the name field or proceed if you so
desire.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ016 - Use a unique name ?

  The SAP error message AQ016 ("Use a unique name") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (such as a table, view, or other database objects) in the SAP system, and the name you have chosen is already in use by another object. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining database tables, views, or other entities in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for your object is already taken by another object in the same namespace.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a development environment, there may be conflicts with objects created by other developers or standard SAP objects.
  Incorrect Object Type: Sometimes, the error can arise if you are trying to create an object of a type that has a reserved name or is not allowed in the current