How To Fix CRMOST172 - Short name of object &1 is not unique; a new short name will be generated

CRMOST172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMOST - Messages for Customer Management Open Services Tool

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Short name of object &1 is not unique; a new short name will be generated

What causes this issue?

The imported service object uses the same short name as an existing
service object.

System Response

A new short name will be generated.

How to fix this error?

Since the short name is used in the generated structures and function
module names, you might face problems with programs that rely on the
names as they existed in the source system.
Double-check your programs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMOST172 - Short name of object &1 is not unique; a new short name will be generated ?

  The SAP error message CRMOST172 indicates that there is a conflict with the short name of an object in the SAP CRM system. Specifically, it means that the short name you are trying to use for a new object is not unique, and as a result, the system will automatically generate a new short name for that object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Short Name: The primary cause of this error is that the short name you are attempting to assign to an object already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  You are trying to create a new object (like a business partner, product, etc.) with a short name that has already been used.
  There may be existing objects in the system that have the same short name, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use a Unique Short Name: To resolve this issue, you can:
  
  Choose a different short name that is not already in use. You can check