How To Fix ICL_OI006 - Multiple templates were found under the name &1 in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_OI - Correspondence: Office Integration

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Multiple templates were found under the name &1 in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_OI006 - Multiple templates were found under the name &1 in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICL_OI006 indicates that there are multiple templates found with the same name in a specific language. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly in the area of document templates or forms used in the SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by:
  
  Duplicate Template Names: There are multiple templates defined in the system with the same name for the specified language. This can happen if templates were created or imported without proper checks for existing names.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration or setup in the template management area can lead to this issue.
  Transport Issues: If templates were transported from one system to another, duplicates may have been created unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Templates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the templates with the specified name and language.
  Check the template management area in the relevant module to list all templates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Rename Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple templates with the same name, you can either delete the duplicates or rename them to ensure uniqueness.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to templates.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to template management to ensure that there are no issues that could lead to duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose due to transport, check the transport logs and ensure that templates are correctly managed during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the correct template is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how templates are managed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to template management that might address this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICL_OI006 error and ensure that your template management is functioning correctly.