How To Fix EDMS_MAIN002 - Folder &1 already exists

EDMS_MAIN002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDMS_MAIN - EDMS - Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Folder &1 already exists

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EDMS_MAIN002 - Details

• The SAP error message EDMS_MAIN002: Folder &1 already exists typically occurs when you are trying to create a folder in the SAP system that already exists in the specified location. This error is common in scenarios involving document management systems or when working with the SAP ArchiveLink.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the folder you are attempting to create has the same name as an existing folder in the specified directory or path. This can happen due to:
  
  A previous attempt to create the folder that was successful.
  A manual creation of the folder outside of the SAP system.
  A naming conflict due to similar folder names.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Folders: 
  
  Verify if the folder already exists in the specified location. You can do this by navigating to the directory in the SAP system or using transaction codes related to document management.
  
  
  
  Rename the Folder:
  
  If