How To Fix CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA006 - Dimension &1 exists for this dimension category. Enter a different name.

CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA - Business messages for MDQ Dimension Category

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Dimension &1 exists for this dimension category. Enter a different name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA006 - Dimension &1 exists for this dimension category. Enter a different name. ?

  The SAP error message CM_MDQLTYDIMENSIONCA006 indicates that you are trying to create a new dimension in the SAP system, but a dimension with the same name already exists within the specified dimension category. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Management (MDM) or when working with data quality dimensions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  You are attempting to create a dimension with a name that is already in use within the same dimension category.
  The system enforces uniqueness for dimension names within a specific category to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Dimensions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant area in SAP where dimensions are managed.
  Look for the existing dimensions in the specified category to confirm that the name you are trying to use is indeed already taken.
  
  
  
  Choose a Different Name:
  
  If the name is already in use, you will