How To Fix CL137 - & is already created as &

CL137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 137

• Message text: & is already created as &

What causes this issue?

You want to create object &v1&. However, this object name has already
been used for another object (material group hierarchy, base material
group, generic article, or characteristics profile).

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?

Enter a different object name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL137 - & is already created as & ?

  The SAP error message CL137 typically indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a classification object, such as a class or characteristic, because an object with the same name already exists. The message usually reads something like: "Class & is already created as &", where the first "&" represents the name of the class you are trying to create, and the second "&" indicates the type of object that already exists with that name.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The primary cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a classification object (like a class or characteristic) with a name that already exists in the system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a development environment, there may be conflicts with naming conventions or namespaces that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, objects may have been transported from another system, leading to unexpected duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: Before creating a