How To Fix EC222 - Title &1 already exists in the new original

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Title &1 already exists in the new original

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC222 - Title &1 already exists in the new original ?

  The SAP error message EC222, which states "Title &1 already exists in the new original," typically occurs in the context of document management or when dealing with original documents in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or reference a title (or document) that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the title you are trying to create or reference already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new document with a title that is identical to an existing document.
  There is a data entry error where the same title has been entered multiple times.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled during the migration process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings for document management may