How To Fix EQ113 - A configuration already exists under the name &1

EQ113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EQ - Cross-IS-U functions

• Message number: 113

• Message text: A configuration already exists under the name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ113 - A configuration already exists under the name &1 ?

  The SAP error message EQ113, which states "A configuration already exists under the name &1," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to create a new configuration profile or variant with a name that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a configuration with a name that is already in use. This can happen if you are trying to save a configuration with the same identifier as an existing one.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can arise from a simple typographical error or misunderstanding of the naming conventions used in the system.
  System Settings: There may be specific settings or restrictions in your SAP system that prevent the creation of configurations with certain names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Configurations: Before creating a new configuration, check the existing configurations in the