How To Fix RSOBI_MF196 - Specified object name &1 already in use

RSOBI_MF196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Specified object name &1 already in use

What causes this issue?

You entered object name &V2& for object &V1&. This name is already being
u
sed for another object. This object has the same object type.

System Response

The system determines a unique name for the object.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF196 - Specified object name &1 already in use ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF196, which states "Specified object name &1 already in use," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a query, InfoObject, or other BW-related objects) that has the same name as an existing object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Object Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create an object with a name that already exists in the system. This could be due to:
  
  An existing query, InfoObject, or other BW object with the same name.
  A naming conflict in the same namespace.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported objects to a different environment (like production), there may be conflicts with existing objects.
  
  
  Object Locking: Sometimes, the object might be locked by another user or process, preventing you from making changes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects: