How To Fix BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN017 - Generic object type &1 already exists as normal object type

BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN - Messages for DESIGN

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Generic object type &1 already exists as normal object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN017 - Generic object type &1 already exists as normal object type ?

  The SAP error message BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN017 indicates that there is a conflict with the naming of a generic object type in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that an object with the same name already exists as a normal object type, which prevents the creation or modification of the new object.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Server Pages (BSP) or when working with Web Dynpro applications. The main causes include:
  
  Name Conflict: You are trying to create a new object (like a BSP application, component, or view) with a name that is already in use by another object of a different type.
  Object Type Mismatch: The system is expecting a different type of object (e.g., a component vs. a view) but finds an existing object with the same name.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11