How To Fix RMSL_WUI197 - Label name already exists in language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL_WUI - Labeling Web UI: RMSL Class Messages Converted for Web UI

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Label name already exists in language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSL_WUI197 - Label name already exists in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message RMSL_WUI197, which states "Label name already exists in language &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail Management System (RMS) or similar applications where labels or texts are defined for various languages. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a label that already exists for the specified language.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Label Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a label with the same name already exists in the specified language. This can happen during the creation of new labels or when trying to import or upload labels.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error or inconsistency in the label name being entered, leading to a conflict with an existing label.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior, causing the system to incorrectly identify existing labels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Labels: 
  
  Navigate to the label management section