How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN073 - An object with the same name already exists for set type &

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

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

What causes this issue?

An object with the same name already exists for set type &V1&.

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 set type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN073 - An object with the same name already exists for set type & ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN073 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an object (such as a characteristic or attribute) in a set type that already has an object with the same name. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when working with characteristics in the context of variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Object Name: You are trying to create a new object (like a characteristic) with a name that already exists in the specified set type.
  Incorrect Set Type: The set type you are working with may already contain an object with the same name, leading to a conflict.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that are causing the system to misinterpret the existing objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects:
  
  Navigate to the relevant set type in