How To Fix DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES001 - Object & already exists

DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES - Development Projects: Messages from CGPL with DPR Specif.Txt

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Object & already exists

What causes this issue?

An object (project, project template, and so on) already exists with
the number &V1&.

System Response

You cannot save the project unless you enter a valid project number.

How to fix this error?

Enter a number that has not already been assigned.

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 DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES001 - Object & already exists ?

  The SAP error message DPR_CGPL_MESSAGES001 with the text "Object & already exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management, particularly when dealing with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or other project-related objects. This error indicates that you are trying to create an object (like a project, WBS element, or task) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to create (e.g., a project or WBS element) already exists in the system with the same identifier.
  Incorrect Input: You may have entered the wrong identifier or details, leading the system to believe that the object is already present.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: Before creating a new object, check the existing objects in the system to ensure that the one you are trying to create