How To Fix TFC0459 - A task of the same name already exists in the target folder

TFC0459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFC0 - Messages in FC

• Message number: 459

• Message text: A task of the same name already exists in the target folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFC0459 - A task of the same name already exists in the target folder ?

  The SAP error message TFC0459, which states "A task of the same name already exists in the target folder," typically occurs in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) when you are trying to create or transport a task that has the same name as an existing task in the target folder.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Task Name: The most common cause of this error is that there is already a task with the same name in the target folder. This can happen if multiple users are working on similar changes or if a task was not properly deleted or released.
  Transport Directory Issues: Sometimes, issues with the transport directory or inconsistencies in the transport landscape can lead to this error.
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in the transport management system can also lead to conflicts in task names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Tasks: 
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10) and check for existing tasks in