How To Fix SPRX017 - &1 &2 with the name/using &3 already exists

SPRX017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 &2 with the name/using &3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX017 - &1 &2 with the name/using &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message SPRX017 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or define an object (like a program, function module, or other repository object) that already exists in the system. The message format usually looks like this:
  SPRX017: Name/using &3 already exists
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new object with a name that is already in use by another object in the SAP system.
  There may be a naming conflict due to the use of reserved names or naming conventions that are not being followed.
  The object might have been created in a different development environment or client.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPRX017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the object name that is causing the conflict. This will help you identify if the object already exists and where it is located.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Object:
  
  If