How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL213 - A context element with the name &2 already exists for the node &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: A context element with the name &2 already exists for the node &1

What causes this issue?

You want to change the name of a context element or create a new context
element. The new name is to be &V2&. However, amongst the context
elements that have the same parent element as &V2&, there is already a
context element with the name &V2&.

System Response

The system will reject the renaming or create function.

How to fix this error?

All context elements that are direct children of a node must be unique.
The applies also to nodes and attributes of the root node.
This uniqueness also has to be ensured for the children of a context
element that are known implicitly only: if the parent node has a
Dictionary structure, then the names of all components in the structure
are reserved, even if there is no attribute with this name.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL213 - A context element with the name &2 already exists for the node &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL213 indicates that there is a conflict in the context of a Web Dynpro application. Specifically, it means that you are trying to create or define a context element with a name that already exists within the specified node. This can happen during the development of Web Dynpro applications when you are working with context nodes and elements.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Context Element Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new context element with a name that is already used by another element in the same context node.
  Copy-Paste Issues: If you have copied and pasted context elements or nodes, it may lead to unintentional duplication of names.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the context nodes may not be set up correctly, leading to naming conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Context Elements: Go to the context node mentioned in the error message and check the existing context elements. Ensure that the name you are trying to use for the new element is unique.
  Rename the New Element: If you find that the name is already in use, consider renaming the new context element to something unique.
  Delete or Modify Existing Elements: If the existing context element is not needed, you can delete it or modify its name to resolve the conflict.
  Review Context Node Structure: Ensure that the structure of your context nodes is well-defined and that there are no unintended duplications.
  Rebuild the Application: After making changes, rebuild your Web Dynpro application to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro to understand how context nodes and elements work.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other developers may have encountered and resolved similar problems.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools within the SAP Web Dynpro environment to trace the context and identify where the duplication is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_WB_TOOL213 error and continue with your Web Dynpro application development.