How To Fix PV478 - The short name &2 is not unique

PV478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 478

• Message text: The short name &2 is not unique

What causes this issue?

You have entered "&V1&" as the short name for the object. Another
object has been found in the database (object ID &V3&) with this name.
Your entry was converted to upper case letters to check whether another
object exists with this changed abbreviation &V2&.
This is not an error, it is just for your information.

System Response

None

How to fix this error?

If you wish to identify your objects with unique abbreviations, you
should choose another short name.
It is not mandatory to use unique names but it is advisable since it
speeds up the selection process when you enter a search string for your
object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV478 - The short name &2 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message PV478, which states "The short name &2 is not unique," typically occurs when there is a conflict with the short name (or abbreviation) used in the system. This error is often encountered in various contexts, such as when defining or maintaining master data, configuration settings, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the short name (or identifier) you are trying to use is already in use by another entity in the system. SAP requires that certain identifiers be unique to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PV478 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Conflict:
  
  Check the short name you are trying to use and see if it is already assigned to another entity. You can do this by searching in the relevant transaction or table where the short name is defined.
  
  
  
  Choose a Unique Short Name:
  
  If the short