How To Fix HRPIQ001070 - A module with a similar name already exists: &1, &2

HRPIQ001070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ001 - Messages for General Use (Function-Independent)

• Message number: 070

• Message text: A module with a similar name already exists: &1, &2

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HRPIQ001070 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ001070 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a module (such as a course or training module) in the SAP system, but a module with a similar name already exists. This error is common in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of Personnel Development or Training and Event Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Module Name: You are trying to create a new module with a name that is already in use or too similar to an existing module.
  Naming Conventions: The system may have strict naming conventions that prevent the creation of modules with similar names.
  Data Consistency: The system checks for data consistency and may flag similar names to avoid confusion or data integrity issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Modules: 
  
  Use the transaction code (e.g., PIQMODUL) to