How To Fix R1696 - Cannot create URI address because &1 &2 already exists

R1696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Cannot create URI address because &1 &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1696 - Cannot create URI address because &1 &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message R1696, which states "Cannot create URI address because &1 &2 already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) that already exists in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with web services, service definitions, or other configurations that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate URI: The most common cause of this error is that the URI you are trying to create is already in use by another object in the system. This could be due to a previous configuration or an attempt to create a new service or endpoint that conflicts with an existing one.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, system misconfigurations or inconsistencies can lead to this error, especially if there have been recent changes or updates to the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, it is possible that a transport request has