How To Fix HTA_HDI_WSM502 - Destination '&1' for DevX exists

HTA_HDI_WSM502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HTA_HDI_WSM - Messages for Workspace Management

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Destination '&1' for DevX exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM502 - Destination '&1' for DevX exists ?

  The SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM502 indicates that there is an issue with a destination in the SAP HANA Cloud environment, specifically related to the Development Experience (DevX) and the HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) container. The message suggests that a destination with the specified name already exists, which can lead to conflicts when trying to create or manage resources.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Destination: The primary cause of this error is that a destination with the name specified in the error message already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new destination with a name that is already in use.
  There was a previous deployment or configuration that created the destination, and it was not removed or renamed.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the HDI container or the way the destination is being referenced in your application.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Destinations:
  
  Go to the SAP HANA Cockpit or the