How To Fix /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR003 - Class '&1' already exists in the system, specify a different name.

/IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Class '&1' already exists in the system, specify a different name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR003 - Class '&1' already exists in the system, specify a different name. ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR003 indicates that there is an attempt to create a class with a name that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when working with OData services, where you might be trying to generate a service or a class that has already been defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to create a new class (or service) with a name that is already in use. This can happen if:
  
  You are attempting to regenerate a service or class that has not been deleted or renamed.
  There is a naming conflict due to multiple developers working on the same project or namespace.
  The class was created in a previous session and not properly cleaned up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Classes: 
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the class name that