How To Fix CRM_PML004 - Text element '&1' already exists.

CRM_PML004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PML - Personalized Mails: Message class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Text element '&1' already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PML004 - Text element '&1' already exists. ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PML004, which states "Text element '&1' already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when you are trying to create or modify a text element (such as a note or description) that already exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a new business partner, sales order, or any other object that allows for text entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system has detected that the text element you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Attempting to create a duplicate text entry for the same object.
  A previous entry that was not properly deleted or modified.
  A misunderstanding of the text element's unique identifier.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Text Elements:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or object where you are trying to add