How To Fix /FTI/MAINT_BCO013 - Dependent BCO name is same as principal BCO name

/FTI/MAINT_BCO013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/MAINT_BCO -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Dependent BCO name is same as principal BCO name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/MAINT_BCO013 - Dependent BCO name is same as principal BCO name ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/MAINT_BCO013 indicates that there is a conflict in the naming of Business Configuration Objects (BCOs) within the system. Specifically, this error occurs when a dependent BCO is being defined with the same name as its principal BCO. This can lead to confusion and conflicts in the configuration and processing of business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflict: The primary cause of this error is that the dependent BCO is being assigned the same name as the principal BCO. In SAP, each BCO must have a unique identifier to avoid ambiguity in processing.
  Configuration Error: This can happen during the configuration of business rules or when importing/exporting BCOs between different systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BCO Names: Review the names of the BCOs involved. Ensure that the dependent BCO has a unique name that does not match the principal BCO.
  
  
  Rename Dependent BCO: If you find that the