How To Fix UD053 - First 14 positions of the name identical to an existing entity type


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

  • Message number: 053

  • Message text: First 14 positions of the name identical to an existing entity type

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  • What causes this issue?

    The first eight characters of the selected name are identical to the
    name of an existing entity type.
    This could lead to problems when assigning the name of an entity view as
    standard entity view names are formed according to the rule "U_
    <entity_type>" and can be a maximum of 16 characters long. The name of
    the entity type is abbreviated to 14 characters.
    You have the option of overwriting the system default when assigning a
    view and resolving the name conflict in this way.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Choose a new name or press ENTER to confirm your original selection. If
    you opt for your original choice of name, remember to change the name
    defaulted by the system if you assign an entity view.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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