How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN050 - An object with the same name already exists for attribute &

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 050

• Message text: An object with the same name already exists for attribute &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for the attribute.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN050 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN050 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an object (such as an attribute) in the system, but an object with the same name already exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing attributes in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of classification or master data management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Attribute Name: You are trying to create a new attribute with a name that already exists in the system.
  Namespace Conflict: If you are working in a specific namespace, there might be a conflict with existing objects in that namespace.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that is causing the system to incorrectly identify existing attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Attributes:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and check if an attribute with the same