How To Fix PPEENG164 - &1 &2 will be renamed as &3 when you save

PPEENG164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: &1 &2 will be renamed as &3 when you save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG164 - &1 &2 will be renamed as &3 when you save ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG164 typically occurs in the context of the Production Planning and Execution (PP) module, particularly when dealing with engineering change management or similar processes. The message indicates that a certain object (like a material or a document) is being renamed during the save operation due to a conflict or a naming convention issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflict: The object you are trying to save has a name that conflicts with an existing object in the system. This could be due to a duplicate name or a naming convention that is not being followed.
  Change Management: If you are working with engineering changes, the system may automatically rename objects to maintain version control or to avoid conflicts with existing versions.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in your SAP system that dictate how objects are named or managed, leading to automatic renaming.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Object Names: Check the name of the object you