How To Fix MDG_HDB_SEARCH022 - Search view already exists with the entered name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_HDB_SEARCH -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Search view already exists with the entered name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH022 - Search view already exists with the entered name ?

  The SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH022 indicates that a search view with the specified name already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a new search view in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and the name you are using is already taken by an existing search view.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause is that the name you are trying to assign to the new search view is already in use by another search view in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration or naming convention in place that has not been adhered to, leading to conflicts.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the same name was used in a different transport or by another developer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Search Views: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or table where search views are managed (e.g., using transaction code SE11 or SE80).
  Search for existing search views to confirm that the name you are trying to use is indeed already taken.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Search View: 
  
  If you find that the name is already in use, consider using a different, unique name for your new search view.
  Ensure that the new name adheres to any naming conventions established in your organization.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Search View: 
  
  If the existing search view is no longer needed, you may consider deleting it or modifying it to free up the name.
  Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other functionalities or users relying on that search view.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding the creation of search views to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If you are working in a multi-system landscape, ensure that the naming conflicts are not due to transport issues. Check if the search view was transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for search views in SAP MDG, as this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create your search view in SAP MDG.