How To Fix /UI2/PAGE038 - Page Template &1, Section &2: Exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/PAGE -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Page Template &1, Section &2: Exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/PAGE038 - Page Template &1, Section &2: Exists already ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/PAGE038 Page Template &1, Section &2: Exists already typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when there is an attempt to create a page template or section that already exists in the system. This error is related to the configuration of Fiori Launchpad or the creation of custom applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Page Template or Section: The error indicates that a page template or section with the specified identifiers already exists in the system. This can happen if you are trying to create a new page or section with the same name or ID as an existing one.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting changes from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance), there might be conflicts with existing objects.
  Development Errors: During the development of custom Fiori applications, developers might inadvertently try to register a page or section that has already been