How To Fix CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES001 - Description &1 already used for another digital asset type

CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES - messages with digital asset type relation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Description &1 already used for another digital asset type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES001 - Description &1 already used for another digital asset type ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_DAT_MESSAGES001 with the description "&1 already used for another digital asset type" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to create or manage digital assets (such as images, videos, documents, etc.) that have a conflicting identifier or name.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Identifier: The identifier (such as a name or ID) you are trying to use for a new digital asset is already associated with another digital asset of a different type. For example, if you are trying to create a new image asset with the same identifier as an existing video asset, this error will be triggered.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or data model that lead to conflicts in asset identification.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the same identifier to be used