How To Fix CNV_PE852 - Name &1 already exists

CNV_PE852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Name &1 already exists

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CNV_PE852 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE852: Name &1 already exists typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create an object (like a data record, configuration, or entity) with a name that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the name or identifier you are trying to use for a new object already exists in the target system.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the source data contains duplicates or if the mapping is not correctly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Conflicts: If there are existing configurations or settings that conflict with the new entries being created, this error can arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries: 
  
  Verify if the name or identifier you are trying to use already exists in the target system. You