How To Fix CACSDESIGNUI204 - The selected object already exists

CACSDESIGNUI204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSDESIGNUI - Messages From Construction

• Message number: 204

• Message text: The selected object already exists

What causes this issue?

For reasons of clarity, a structure in the field selection can only be
used once.
One exception to this is the lower part of structures in operational
systems that are grouped by object type.

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSDESIGNUI204 - The selected object already exists ?

  The SAP error message CACSDESIGNUI204: The selected object already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Application Studio or SAP Business Application Studio when you are trying to create or define an object (like a business object, UI element, or other components) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Object Creation: You are attempting to create an object (e.g., a business object, UI component, etc.) that has the same name or identifier as an existing object in the system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a shared environment or using a common namespace, there might be conflicts with objects created by other developers.
  Incorrect Object Reference: Sometimes, the error can occur if the system is referencing an object that was deleted or is in a different state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: Before creating a new object, check the existing objects in the system to ensure that the object you want to create