How To Fix AQV016 - Use a unique name

AQV016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Use a unique name

What causes this issue?

The name that was entered was already used in another entry in the
additional functions. Since this name occurs in the F4 help of the
additional functions when you execute a query, each name in the
additional functions should be unique.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Change the text in the Name field or continue.

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.

AQV016 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV016 ("Use a unique name") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (such as a query, report, or other database object) in SAP and the name you have chosen is already in use by another object. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a new query in SAP Query or when defining a new report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for your object already exists in the system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a development environment, there may be conflicts with names used in other development projects or by other users.
  Incorrect Object Type: Sometimes, the error can arise if you are trying to create an object of a type that has a naming convention that conflicts with existing objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Unique Name: The simplest solution