How To Fix CGPL_VERSIONS026 - Version cannot have the same name as the input template

CGPL_VERSIONS026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CGPL_VERSIONS - Project Planning - Messages for Versions

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Version cannot have the same name as the input template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CGPL_VERSIONS026 - Version cannot have the same name as the input template ?

  The SAP error message CGPL_VERSIONS026 indicates that there is an issue with the versioning of a template in the context of SAP's configuration management. Specifically, the error states that the version you are trying to create or modify cannot have the same name as an existing input template.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to create a new version of a template, but the name you have chosen for the new version is identical to the name of an existing input template.
  There may be a misunderstanding in the naming conventions or versioning rules within the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Templates: Review the existing templates in the system to ensure that the name you are trying to use for the new version is unique. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where templates are managed.
  
  
  Rename the