How To Fix COM_IL_GEN055 - Relationship-type name not unique; choose another name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL_GEN - Error/Status Messages Relationship Type Generator

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Relationship-type name not unique; choose another name

What causes this issue?

The name you have used does not differ in its first five characters from
an already-existing entry.

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?

Enter a name where the first five characters are unique.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL_GEN055 - Relationship-type name not unique; choose another name ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL_GEN055 indicates that there is a conflict with the naming of relationship types in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the name you are trying to use for a new relationship type is not unique; there is already an existing relationship type with the same name.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause is that you are attempting to create a new relationship type with a name that already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the uniqueness of the relationship type names due to a misconfiguration or a bug.
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Unique Name: The simplest solution is to select a different name for the relationship type you are trying to create. Ensure that the new name does not conflict with existing names.
  Check Existing Relationship Types: Before creating a new relationship type, check the existing relationship types in the system to ensure that the name you want to use is not already taken. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP.
  Use Naming Conventions: Implement a naming convention that helps avoid duplicates. For example, you could include a prefix or suffix that is unique to your project or department.
  Review Configuration: If you believe there should not be a duplicate, review the configuration settings and ensure that there are no issues causing the system to misinterpret the uniqueness of the names.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for relationship types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on managing relationship types and ensuring uniqueness.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the desired relationship type in your SAP system.