How To Fix ISLM_API301 - The specified name is not unique. Please try again with a unique name.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_API - API Messages

• Message number: 301

• Message text: The specified name is not unique. Please try again with a unique name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_API301 - The specified name is not unique. Please try again with a unique name. ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_API301, which states "The specified name is not unique. Please try again with a unique name," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying objects in SAP, such as when working with master data, configuration settings, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for an object (like a project, customer, vendor, etc.) already exists in the system. SAP requires that certain entities have unique names to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a multi-client environment or with custom developments, there may be conflicts with namespaces or naming conventions.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may be existing records that conflict with the new entries you are trying to create.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Names: Before creating a new object, check