How To Fix /UI2/PAGEBUILDER001 - Catalog with ID & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/PAGEBUILDER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Catalog with ID & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/PAGEBUILDER001 - Catalog with ID & already exists ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/PAGEBUILDER001 Catalog with ID & already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the SAP UI5 framework when there is an attempt to create a catalog with an ID that already exists in the system. This can happen during the configuration of Fiori apps, where catalogs are used to group and manage tiles.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Catalog ID: The most common cause of this error is that a catalog with the specified ID has already been created in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to import a transport request that contains a catalog with the same ID.
  A catalog was manually created with the same ID.
  There is a misconfiguration in the system where the same catalog is being referenced multiple times.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Catalogs:
  
  Go to the Fiori Launchpad Designer or the relevant transaction (like /UI2/FLP or /UI2/FLP_ADMIN) and check if a catalog with the specified ID already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to either delete it or modify your import or creation process to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Rename the Catalog:
  
  If you are creating a new catalog, consider using a different ID that does not conflict with existing catalogs.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport import, review the transport request to ensure that it does not contain duplicate entries for catalogs.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Catalogs:
  
  If there are catalogs that are no longer needed, you can delete them to free up the ID for new catalogs.
  
  
  
  Check for System Consistency:
  
  Ensure that your system is consistent and that there are no leftover entries from previous configurations that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /UI2/FLP for the Fiori Launchpad or /UI2/FLP_ADMIN for administrative tasks related to the Fiori Launchpad.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to catalog management in your specific version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Fiori Launchpad and UI5 for best practices on catalog management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your catalogs in the SAP Fiori environment.