How To Fix PPESTRUCT025 - &1 nodes already exist. Change the node name

PPESTRUCT025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPESTRUCT - Messages for Structure Operations

• Message number: 025

• Message text: &1 nodes already exist. Change the node name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPESTRUCT025 - &1 nodes already exist. Change the node name ?

  The SAP error message PPESTRUCT025 indicates that there is an attempt to create a node in a structure (such as a product structure or bill of materials) that already exists. The message typically states that the node name you are trying to use is already in use, and therefore, you need to change the node name to avoid duplication.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Node Name: The most common cause of this error is that the node name you are trying to create already exists in the structure.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to an attempt to create a node with a name that is already assigned to another node.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior regarding node creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Node Name: The simplest solution is to change the name of the node you are trying to create to a unique name