How To Fix VERT_TOOLS031 - Terminology &1 exists already.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VERT_TOOLS - Verticalization: Tools

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Terminology &1 exists already.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VERT_TOOLS031 - Terminology &1 exists already. ?

  The SAP error message VERT_TOOLS031 with the description "Terminology &1 exists already" typically occurs in the context of SAP's terminology management, particularly when you are trying to create or import a terminology entry that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create a new terminology entry (like a term or a translation) that has the same identifier (or name) as an existing entry. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to import a terminology file that contains duplicates.
  You are manually creating a terminology entry that already exists in the database.
  There is a mismatch in the naming conventions or identifiers being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Terminology:
  
  Use the terminology management tools in SAP to search for the existing entry with the identifier &1. This will help you confirm that the entry already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify the Entry:
  
  If you need to update the existing