How To Fix BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN018 - UI object type &1 already exists as generic UI object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN - Messages for DESIGN

• Message number: 018

• Message text: UI object type &1 already exists as generic UI object type

What causes this issue?

The UI Object Type &V1& already exists as generic UI object type.

System Response

Data is not saved.

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

How to fix this error?

There is a Generic UI Object Type &V1& used in Design Layer settings to
define Reference Design Objects. UI Object Types and Generic UI Object
Type are required to have different identifiers. Choose another
identifier for the UI Object Type or change the identifier of the
Generic Object Type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN018 - UI object type &1 already exists as generic UI object type ?

  The SAP error message BSP_DYN_MSG_DESIGN018 indicates that there is an attempt to create or define a UI object type that already exists as a generic UI object type in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Server Pages (BSP) or Web Dynpro applications where UI components are being defined or modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The error is primarily caused by trying to create a new UI object type with a name that is already in use by an existing generic UI object type.
  Namespace Conflicts: If the naming conventions or namespaces are not properly managed, it can lead to conflicts where two different components are trying to use the same name.
  Development Environment Issues: Sometimes, issues in the development environment, such as transport problems or inconsistencies in the repository, can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing UI Object Types: Verify the existing UI object types in the system. You can do