How To Fix ESH_OM_CH006 - Replacement name &1 is a conflicting name. Choose a different name

ESH_OM_CH006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_CH - Enterprise Search Conflict Handling

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Replacement name &1 is a conflicting name. Choose a different name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_CH006 - Replacement name &1 is a conflicting name. Choose a different name ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_CH006 indicates that there is a conflict with a replacement name you are trying to use in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA Search, where you are attempting to create or modify a search configuration, and the name you have chosen is already in use or conflicts with existing names.
  
  Cause:
  
  Name Conflict: The replacement name you are trying to use is already assigned to another object or configuration in the system.
  Naming Conventions: The name may not adhere to the required naming conventions or standards set by your organization or SAP.
  System Caching: Sometimes, the system may have cached information that leads to conflicts even if the name appears to be available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Different Name: The simplest solution is to select a different replacement name that is not already in use. Ensure that the new name adheres