How To Fix R9E021 - Name '&1' already exists; select a different name

R9E021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9E - Error Messages for Query Designer .NET

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Name '&1' already exists; select a different name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9E021 - Name '&1' already exists; select a different name ?

  The SAP error message R9E021, which states "Name '&1' already exists; select a different name," typically occurs when you are trying to create or define an object (such as a program, function module, or other repository objects) in the SAP system with a name that is already in use. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a new data element, domain, or other repository objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for the new object is already taken by another object in the SAP system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a specific namespace, there may be conflicts with existing objects in that namespace.
  Transport Requests: If you are working with transport requests, there may be objects that are already in the transport that have not yet been imported into the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Different Name: The