How To Fix AQ238 - The names of the queries must be different

AQ238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 238

• Message text: The names of the queries must be different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ238 - The names of the queries must be different ?

  The SAP error message AQ238, which states "The names of the queries must be different," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify queries in SAP Query or SAP Query-related tools, and you are attempting to use the same name for multiple queries. This is not allowed, as each query must have a unique identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Query Names: You are trying to create a new query with a name that already exists in the system.
  Copying Queries: If you are copying an existing query and not changing the name, this error can occur.
  Query Management: In some cases, if you are managing queries across different users or roles, there might be a conflict in naming.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Query: Ensure that the query you are trying to create or modify has a unique name. You can do this by:
  
  Going back to the query creation or modification screen.
  Entering a different name that does not