How To Fix CM_EHFND_API_SUBST015 - &1: Specific name with language &2 already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_API_SUBST -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: &1: Specific name with language &2 already exists.

What causes this issue?

The specific name with language &V2& of the company substance with &V1&
number already exists.

System Response

The system does not create the specific name.
The system stops processing of company substance with &V1& number.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_SUBST015 - &1: Specific name with language &2 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_SUBST015 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a specific name (such as a business partner, product, or other entity) in a particular language that already exists in the system. This error is common in scenarios involving the creation of master data or configuration settings where uniqueness is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the specific name you are trying to create already exists in the system for the specified language. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry with the same name as an existing one.
  There was a previous attempt to create the entry that was not properly completed, leaving a duplicate in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a mass upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Sometimes, configuration settings