How To Fix FCC1459 - A folder with the same name already exists in the target folder

FCC1459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 459

• Message text: A folder with the same name already exists in the target folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1459 - A folder with the same name already exists in the target folder ?

  The SAP error message FCC1459, which states "A folder with the same name already exists in the target folder," typically occurs in the context of file management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with file uploads or data transfers. This error indicates that the system is attempting to create a folder in a target directory, but a folder with the same name already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Folder Name: The most common cause is that the folder you are trying to create already exists in the specified target location.
  File System Permissions: In some cases, insufficient permissions may prevent the system from checking for existing folders properly.
  Concurrent Processes: If multiple processes are trying to create the same folder simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Folders: Before attempting to create a new folder, check the target directory to see if a folder with the same name already exists. If it does, you may