How To Fix MC019 - Name clashes with that of another Dictionary object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Name clashes with that of another Dictionary object

What causes this issue?

An ABAP/4 Dictionary object with this name already exists.

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?

Choose another name for your object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC019 - Name clashes with that of another Dictionary object ?

  The SAP error message MC019 ("Name clashes with that of another Dictionary object") typically occurs when there is a naming conflict in the SAP Dictionary. This can happen when you try to create or modify a database object (like a table, view, or data element) with a name that is already in use by another object in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Names: You are attempting to create a new object with a name that already exists in the SAP Dictionary.
  Namespace Issues: If you are working in a specific namespace and trying to create an object that conflicts with an existing object in the same or a different namespace.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, objects that are transported from one system to another can lead to conflicts if the same object name exists in both systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Objects: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the object name