How To Fix R7251 - A query element with technical name &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 251

• Message text: A query element with technical name &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to create an InfoObject with the name &V1&, but a query, a
calculated key figure, a restricted key figure, a variable, or a
structure, already exist with this technical name.

System Response

The 'create' process is terminated.
The activation process continues. Note, however, that terminations
may occur when you are maintaining queries, if the InfoObject is used
together with a query element of the same name.

How to fix this error?

Give the InfoObject a different name.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7251 - A query element with technical name &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message R7251, which states "A query element with technical name &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create or modify a query in the Query Designer or BEx Query Designer. This error indicates that there is already an existing query element (like a characteristic, key figure, or variable) with the same technical name as the one you are trying to create.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Technical Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new query element (e.g., a calculated key figure, restricted key figure, or variable) with a technical name that is already in use by another element in the same query or in the same InfoProvider.
  Copying Elements: If you are copying elements from another query or InfoProvider, the technical names may conflict with existing elements.
  Transport Issues: If you have transported objects from one system to another, there may be conflicts with existing elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Elements: Review the existing query elements in the Query Designer to see if an element with the same technical name already exists. You can do this by navigating through the query structure and checking the properties of each element.
  Rename the New Element: If you find that the technical name is already in use, consider renaming the new query element to a unique name that does not conflict with existing elements.
  Delete or Modify Existing Elements: If the existing element is not needed, you can delete or modify it to free up the technical name for your new element.
  Use Unique Naming Conventions: To avoid such conflicts in the future, establish a naming convention for your query elements that ensures uniqueness.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that there are no conflicts with existing objects in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the Query Designer interface and how to manage query elements effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error R7251.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on best practices for naming conventions and managing query elements in BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7251 error and successfully create or modify your query elements in SAP.