How To Fix RSOBJS050 - Folder already contains an entry for this object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBJS - Object Services

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Folder already contains an entry for this object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBJS050 - Folder already contains an entry for this object ?

  The SAP error message RSOBJS050, which states "Folder already contains an entry for this object," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create or move an object (like a query, InfoObject, or other BW objects) into a folder that already contains an entry with the same name.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an object with the same name in the target folder. This can happen if you are trying to create a new object or move an existing one into a folder where an object with the same identifier already exists.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the object already exists in the target system.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system inconsistencies or errors during object creation or transport can