How To Fix CM_EHENV_MDEF075 - Data collection with the same name exists in this compliance scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_MDEF -

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Data collection with the same name exists in this compliance scenario

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_MDEF075 - Data collection with the same name exists in this compliance scenario ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_MDEF075 indicates that there is a conflict in the data collection process within a compliance scenario. Specifically, it means that there is already a data collection with the same name defined in the compliance scenario you are working with. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or Compliance Management.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Collection Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new data collection with a name that already exists in the same compliance scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the compliance scenario that allow for duplicate entries.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to create a data collection with a name that they did not realize was already in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Data Collections: Review the existing data collections in the compliance scenario to identify the one that is causing the conflict. You can do this by navigating to the relevant compliance scenario in the SAP EHS module.
  Rename the New Data Collection: If you need to create a new data collection, consider using a different name that does not conflict with existing entries.
  Delete or Modify Existing Data Collection: If the existing data collection is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify its name to free up the name for your new data collection.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on naming conventions and data collection management within your compliance scenario.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Documentation: Review the SAP EHS documentation for best practices on managing compliance scenarios and data collections.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you navigate compliance scenarios and data collections (e.g., transaction codes for EHS management).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create or modify data collections within the compliance scenario.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_EHENV_MDEF075 error and successfully manage your data collections within the compliance scenario.