How To Fix /NFM/CA005 - Entry & already exists; choose a different name

/NFM/CA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entry & already exists; choose a different name

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/NFM/CA005 - Details

• The SAP error message /NFM/CA005 Entry & already exists; choose a different name typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or when dealing with master data entries. This error indicates that you are trying to create a new entry (such as a contract, object, or master data) with a name or identifier that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the name or identifier you are trying to use for the new entry is already in use by another entry in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error or misunderstanding regarding the naming conventions or identifiers used in the system.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may have specific configurations or settings that enforce unique naming conventions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the existing entries in the relevant table or transaction to