How To Fix EDESK_CORE157 - More than one version with this file name exists

EDESK_CORE157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_CORE - Engineering Desktop: Central Functions

• Message number: 157

• Message text: More than one version with this file name exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_CORE157 - More than one version with this file name exists ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_CORE157 indicates that there is more than one version of a file with the same name in the system. This typically occurs in the context of document management or file handling within SAP, where the system is unable to determine which version of the file to use because multiple versions exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Versions: The primary cause of this error is that the same file name has been used for different versions of a document or file in the system.
  File Management Issues: There may be issues with how files are being uploaded or managed, leading to duplicates.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configurations may not be set up to handle multiple versions of files properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Versions: Check the document management system or the relevant transaction to identify all versions of the file with the same name. You can usually do this by navigating to the document management area