How To Fix SWF_CNT_001105 - The element name '&1' is already used

SWF_CNT_001105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CNT_001 - Container Service Messages

• Message number: 105

• Message text: The element name '&1' is already used

What causes this issue?

The element name '&V1&' is already used. A new element with this name
cannot be inserted in the container without first deleting the element
available.

System Response

The operation was canceled.

How to fix this error?

You must delete element '&V1&' before you insert a new element of this
name or change the name of an existing element in '&V1&'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CNT_001105 - The element name '&1' is already used ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CNT_001105, which states "The element name '&1' is already used," typically occurs in the context of workflow definitions in SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that there is a naming conflict where an element (such as a task, event, or workflow step) is being defined with a name that has already been used elsewhere in the workflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Naming: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new element (like a task or event) with a name that already exists in the workflow definition.
  Copying Elements: If you have copied elements from one workflow to another, it is possible that the copied elements have the same names as existing elements in the target workflow.
  Inconsistent Naming Conventions: If there is no clear naming convention in place, it can lead to unintentional duplication of names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Elements: Review the workflow definition to identify