How To Fix LCM_COMMON030 - Linked object with type &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Linked object with type &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON030 - Linked object with type &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON030 indicates that there is an attempt to create or link an object (such as a data source, InfoObject, or other linked objects) that already exists in the system. The message typically includes a placeholder for the object type (represented by &1), which specifies the type of object that is causing the conflict.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new object that has the same name or identifier as an existing object of the same type.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the system, possibly due to previous imports, migrations, or manual entries.
  The system is configured to prevent duplicates for certain object types to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Objects:
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing, or the appropriate transaction for the object type) to search for the existing object.
  Verify if the