How To Fix SKWF_FOLDER012 - Name &1 is not unique

SKWF_FOLDER012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_FOLDER - Directory Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Name &1 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_FOLDER012 - Name &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_FOLDER012 with the description "Name &1 is not unique" typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workflow when you are trying to create or modify a folder or object that requires a unique name, but the name you provided already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for a folder or object is already in use by another folder or object in the same context.
  Case Sensitivity: In some cases, the system may treat names as case-sensitive, so "Folder1" and "folder1" could be considered different or the same depending on the configuration.
  Namespace Issues: If you are working in a development environment, there may be namespace conflicts where the same name is used in different packages or namespaces.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Names: Before creating or modifying a folder, check the existing folders or