How To Fix /PMG/GE_SEL2002 - Cannot copy master policy &1 with duplicate name; enter a unique name

/PMG/GE_SEL2002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_SEL2 -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Cannot copy master policy &1 with duplicate name; enter a unique name

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/PMG/GE_SEL2002 - Details

• The SAP error message /PMG/GE_SEL2002 indicates that there is an attempt to copy a master policy, but the new policy name you are trying to use already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Policy Management or similar modules where unique identifiers (like policy names) are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the name you are trying to assign to the new master policy already exists in the database. SAP requires that each master policy has a unique name to avoid confusion and ensure proper management of policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Policies: 
  
  Before copying the master policy, check the list of existing master policies to see if the name you intend to use is already taken. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that lists master policies.
  
  
  
  Choose a Unique Name:
  
  If