How To Fix SHDI027 - An object with name &1 already exists.

SHDI027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants

• Message number: 027

• Message text: An object with name &1 already exists.

What causes this issue?

The folder cannot be inserted under the requested name as an object
with the same name exists in the directory. (It is possible that this
is not displayed if a file of another type is involved that cannot be
maintained with this transaction).

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?

Enter another folder name or if necessary change the name of the
existing object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHDI027 - An object with name &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message SHDI027, which states "An object with name &1 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or define an object (such as a data element, domain, or other repository object) in the SAP system that already has the same name as an existing object. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with ABAP Dictionary objects or during the transport of objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Object Name: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to create has the same name as an existing object in the same namespace.
  Transport Issues: If you are importing a transport request that contains an object with a name that already exists in the target system, this error can occur.
  Development Environment: If multiple developers are working in the same development environment, one developer may create an object with a name that another developer is trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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