How To Fix SWB_TOOL012 - An object with the name & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_TOOL - Messages for Workbench Tools

• Message number: 012

• Message text: An object with the name & already exists

What causes this issue?

,,An object with the given name already exists. (Although the type of
this existing object is different, there is a conflict because it shares
the same namespace.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TOOL012 - An object with the name & already exists ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TOOL012 indicates that you are trying to create an object (such as a workflow, task, or any other object) in the SAP system that already exists with the same name. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or when using the Workflow Builder.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are attempting to create has a name that is already in use within the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new workflow or task with a name that is identical to an existing one.
  There is a naming conflict due to a previous creation of the object that was not deleted or was created by another user.
  You are importing or copying an object that has the same name as an existing object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWB_TOOL012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Objects:
  
  Use transaction