How To Fix COM_ALTER_IDENT026 - Class & already exists

COM_ALTER_IDENT026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ALTER_IDENT - Messages for Alternative Identifiers

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Class & already exists

What causes this issue?

The specified class already exists and would be overwritten during
generation. Generation is therefore not performed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for the class or do not generate automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_ALTER_IDENT026 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT026 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or alter an object (like a class, interface, or other repository object) that already exists in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create a new class with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Object Name: The most common cause is that you are trying to create a new class or object with a name that already exists in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, if you are working with transports, the object might have been transported to the system already, leading to a conflict.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are using a custom namespace, ensure that the object name does not conflict with existing objects in the same namespace.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: Before creating a new class or object, check the existing classes or objects in the system to ensure that