How To Fix KY013 - Report $ already exists -> Choose another name

KY013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Report $ already exists -> Choose another name

What causes this issue?

An entry with the following key already exists in report library TKEB1:
Application class: &V2&
Sub class: &V3&
Table name: &V4&
Report name: &V1&

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?

Check the existing entry in the <DS:TRAN.SE16>report library</>.
Enter another report name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY013 - Report $ already exists -> Choose another name ?

  The SAP error message KY013, which states "Report $ already exists -> Choose another name," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new report or object in SAP that has the same name as an existing one. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a report in the SAP Query or when developing custom reports in ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for your report is already taken by another report or object in the SAP system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a system with multiple namespaces, you might be trying to create an object in a namespace that is already occupied.
  Transport Layer Issues: If you are working in a development environment and trying to transport objects, there may be conflicts with existing objects in the target environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Different Name: The