How To Fix E2006 - & already exists; choose a different name

E2006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 006

• Message text: & already exists; choose a different name

What causes this issue?

An object with this name already exists in the ABAP Dictionary.

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?

Choose a different name for the object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2006 - & already exists; choose a different name ?

  The SAP error message E2006, which states "already exists; choose a different name," typically occurs when you are trying to create an object (such as a table, program, function module, or other repository objects) that has the same name as an existing object in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating custom development objects in the ABAP Workbench or when trying to define a new data element, domain, or other repository items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Name Conflict: The most common cause is that the name you are trying to use for your new object is already taken by another object in the system.
  Namespace Issues: If you are working in a specific namespace (like a customer namespace), you might be trying to use a name that is reserved or already in use.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment and the object is already included in a