How To Fix RSOBI_MF172 - An object with the name &1 of type &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 172

• Message text: An object with the name &1 of type &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name for the object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF172 - An object with the name &1 of type &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF172 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an object (such as a query, report, or other data object) in the SAP system, but an object with the same name and type already exists. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create an object that already exists in the database. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate object names being used in the same namespace.
  An object was not properly deleted or was recreated after deletion.
  A naming conflict due to similar naming conventions or patterns.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOBI_MF172 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSO2 (for InfoObjects) to search for the object by its name and type.
  Verify if the object already exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Rename the Object:
  
  If you are trying to create a new object, consider using a different name that does not conflict with existing objects.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Object:
  
  If the existing object is no longer needed, you can delete it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform deletions.
  If the object is still required, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and transporting objects to a production environment, ensure that the transport requests do not contain conflicting objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type you are working with for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, RSO2, SE80, and SE11 for object management.
  Object Types: Understand the specific object types you are dealing with (e.g., InfoObjects, Queries, DataSources) as the resolution may vary based on the type.
  Naming Conventions: Follow best practices for naming conventions to avoid conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOBI_MF172 error and successfully manage your SAP objects.