How To Fix UPB321 - Technical name &1 has already been used

UPB321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Technical name &1 has already been used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB321 - Technical name &1 has already been used ?

  The SAP error message UPB321, which states that "Technical name &1 has already been used," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a planning model, data source, or other technical objects) that has a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Technical Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new object with a technical name that already exists in the system.
  Naming Conventions: Sometimes, naming conventions or restrictions may lead to conflicts if similar names are used across different objects.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may restrict the use of certain names or formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Objects: Verify if the technical name you are trying to use is already assigned to another object. You can do this by searching in