How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL005 - The object type group &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The object type group &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL005 - The object type group &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL005 indicates that you are trying to create a new object type group in the classification system, but an object type group with the same name (denoted by &1) already exists. This is a common issue when working with classification in SAP, particularly in the context of creating or managing object types.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are attempting to create a new object type group with a name that is already in use.
  There may have been a previous attempt to create the same object type group that was not properly deleted or was created by another user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Object Type Groups:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Object Type) or CL03 (Display Object Type) to check if the object type group already exists.
  Search for the object type group using the name you intended to use.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If the object