How To Fix RSAR361 - The name & is already in use for an InfoObject. Please enter again.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 361

• Message text: The name & is already in use for an InfoObject. Please enter again.

What causes this issue?

The technical name &V1& has been specified for a new Infoource. An
InfoObject with this name already exists. The names of InfoSources and
InfoObjects, however, have to be unique throughout the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Repeat the entry with a new name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR361 - The name & is already in use for an InfoObject. Please enter again. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR361 indicates that you are trying to create or modify an InfoObject (such as a characteristic or key figure) with a name that is already in use within the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are working with InfoObjects in the data modeling environment.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for the new InfoObject is already assigned to an existing InfoObject in the system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a development environment, there may be conflicts with naming conventions or namespaces that are already in use.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the same name exists in both systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Unique Name: The simplest solution is to select a different, unique name for the InfoObject you are trying to create. Ensure that it does not conflict with existing names.
  Check Existing InfoObjects: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to search for existing InfoObjects and verify their names.
  Namespace Management: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you are using the correct namespace for your objects to avoid conflicts.
  Transport Management: If the issue arises during a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that the objects are correctly managed and that there are no naming conflicts in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for the Data Warehousing Workbench and RSD1 for InfoObject maintenance.
  Naming Conventions: Follow SAP's naming conventions for InfoObjects to minimize the risk of conflicts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on InfoObject creation and management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR361 error and successfully create or modify your InfoObject.