How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG087 - Please delete the existing entry, or choose a different name or package

ESH_QL_MSG087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Please delete the existing entry, or choose a different name or package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG087 - Please delete the existing entry, or choose a different name or package ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG087 typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a query or a search model) in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework, and there is already an existing entry with the same name or package. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new search model or query that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: You are attempting to create an object with a name that already exists in the system.
  Package Conflict: The package you are trying to use for the new object is already associated with another object.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, there may be transport requests that have not been released, causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like SE80 for Object Navigator or SE11 for