How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL212 - A node with the name &1 already exists in the context

SWDP_WB_TOOL212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_WB_TOOL - Web Dynpro: Messages for Workbench Tools

• Message number: 212

• Message text: A node with the name &1 already exists in the context

What causes this issue?

You want to change the name of a node or create a new node. The new
node name should be &V1&. In the context, however, there is already
a node with the name &V1&.

System Response

The system rejects the renaming or creating function.

How to fix this error?

Node names must be unique within the entire context.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SWDP_WB_TOOL212 - Details

• The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL212, which states "A node with the name &1 already exists in the context," typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro development. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a node (or a component) in a Web Dynpro application that already exists in the context with the same name.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Node Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new context node with a name that is already used by another node in the same context.
  Incorrect Context Mapping: If you are importing or copying context nodes from other components or applications, there might be a naming conflict.
  Development Environment Issues: Sometimes, issues in the development environment or inconsistencies in the metadata can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Names: Review the context of your Web Dynpro component and ensure that all node names are unique. If