How To Fix /PLMI/LBL_BO023 - Label &1/&2/&3 already exists

/PLMI/LBL_BO023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/LBL_BO -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Label &1/&2/&3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/LBL_BO023 - Label &1/&2/&3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/LBL_BO023 indicates that a label with the specified parameters (typically represented by &1, &2, and &3) already exists in the system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of label management within SAP, particularly when dealing with label creation or modification.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a label that has the same identifier or key as an existing label in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries being created inadvertently.
  Attempting to create a label with the same name or identifier as one that already exists.
  Data inconsistencies or issues in the label management process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Labels: 
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (e.g., /PLMI/LBL or similar) to view existing labels in the system.
  Search for the label using the parameters indicated in the error message (&1, &2, &3).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Label:
  
  If you find