How To Fix SKIN_WORKBENCH002 - Failed to rename folder; expected folder name: &1, name found: &2

SKIN_WORKBENCH002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKIN_WORKBENCH - Messages used in skin workbench

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Failed to rename folder; expected folder name: &1, name found: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKIN_WORKBENCH002 - Failed to rename folder; expected folder name: &1, name found: &2 ?

  The SAP error message SKIN_WORKBENCH002 indicates that there was a failure in renaming a folder in the SAP system. The message specifies that the system expected a certain folder name (denoted by &1), but found a different name (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of the SAP UI Theme Designer or when managing themes and skins in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Folder Name Mismatch: The most common cause is that the folder name you are trying to rename does not match the expected name due to a typo or incorrect naming convention.
  Permissions Issue: The user may not have the necessary permissions to rename folders in the specified directory.
  Folder Already Exists: The target folder name may already exist, preventing the renaming operation.
  System Lock: The folder might be locked by another process or user, preventing changes.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or database that are