How To Fix ECATT281 - Do you want to rename &1 to &2?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Do you want to rename &1 to &2?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT281 - Do you want to rename &1 to &2? ?

  The SAP error message ECATT281 typically occurs in the context of the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) framework when there is a conflict with naming conventions or when an object (like a test script, test data, or a variant) already exists with the name you are trying to use.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Do you want to rename &1 to &2?" indicates that there is an existing object with the name you are trying to create or use. The system is prompting you to either rename the new object or confirm the renaming of the existing object to avoid conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Object: If you want to create a new object, you can choose to rename it to a unique name that does not conflict with existing objects.
  
  
  Overwrite the Existing Object: If you want to keep the existing object and use the new name, you can choose to rename the existing object