How To Fix RSM845 - InfoObject catalog & already exists; choose a new technical name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 845

• Message text: InfoObject catalog & already exists; choose a new technical name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM845 - InfoObject catalog & already exists; choose a new technical name ?

  The SAP error message RSM845 indicates that you are trying to create an InfoObject catalog with a technical name that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment, and the technical name you are using is already in use by another catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Technical Name: The primary cause of this error is that the technical name you are trying to assign to the new InfoObject catalog is already taken by an existing catalog.
  Naming Conventions: SAP has specific naming conventions and restrictions for technical names, and if the name you are trying to use does not comply with these conventions, it may lead to confusion or conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Catalogs:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject catalog section and check if the technical name you are trying to use already exists.
  
  
  
  Choose a New Technical Name:
  
  If the technical name is already in use, you will need to select a different, unique technical name for your new InfoObject catalog.
  Ensure that the new name adheres to SAP's naming conventions (e.g., it should start with a letter, contain only alphanumeric characters, and be of a certain length).
  
  
  
  Create the Catalog Again:
  
  After selecting a new technical name, attempt to create the InfoObject catalog again using the new name.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the naming conventions or how to check existing catalogs, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  
  
  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: Review SAP's guidelines on naming conventions for technical objects to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Error Logs: If you continue to encounter issues, check the system logs or error messages for additional context that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM845 error and successfully create your InfoObject catalog.