How To Fix KX627 - Area cannot be copied (conflict of names)

KX627 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Area cannot be copied (conflict of names)

What causes this issue?

New field names must automatically be entered when copying an area. The
copying of the selected area would lead to a conflict of names
(identical names).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Highlight a small area, in which no similar field names appear.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX627 - Area cannot be copied (conflict of names) ?

  The SAP error message KX627 ("Area cannot be copied (conflict of names)") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to copy a cost center, internal order, or another controlling object, and there is a naming conflict with existing objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Name Conflict: The name of the area you are trying to copy already exists in the target system or area. This could be due to a duplicate name in the same controlling area or a similar naming convention that leads to a conflict.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the copying process from completing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX627 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Names: 
  
  Verify if