How To Fix /SMB/SBA1019 - Duplicate alias name, choose another one

/SMB/SBA1019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Duplicate alias name, choose another one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1019 - Duplicate alias name, choose another one ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1019 Duplicate alias name, choose another one typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Application Studio or when working with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services. This error indicates that you are trying to create an alias (which could be for a service, database, or other resources) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Alias: The most common cause of this error is that the alias name you are trying to use is already taken by another service or resource in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the system that lead to the recognition of the alias as a duplicate.
  User Error: Sometimes, users may inadvertently try to create an alias that they have already created previously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Unique Alias: The simplest solution is to select a different, unique alias name that does not conflict with existing names. Ensure that the