How To Fix CU711 - Enter a different profile name

CU711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Enter a different profile name

What causes this issue?

You have entered a profile name that has already been assigned to the
profile of an object. A profile name can only be used once for one
object.

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 different name for the profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU711 - Enter a different profile name ?

  The SAP error message CU711 "Enter a different profile name" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a profile in the SAP system, and the profile name you have entered already exists. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of user profiles, authorization profiles, or configuration profiles.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Profile Name: The most common cause of this error is that the profile name you are trying to use is already in use by another profile in the system.
  Naming Conventions: Sometimes, the naming conventions or restrictions in your organization may prevent the use of certain names.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, you may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify profiles, leading to confusion about the profile name.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Unique Name: The simplest solution is to enter a different, unique profile name that does not already exist in the system. You can check existing