How To Fix VMC_PROFILING020 - The name already has a suffix

VMC_PROFILING020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMC_PROFILING - Message Class for VMC Profiling UI

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The name already has a suffix

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMC_PROFILING020 - The name already has a suffix ?

  The SAP error message VMC_PROFILING020 with the description "The name already has a suffix" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Management or when dealing with naming conventions in various SAP applications, particularly in the context of profiles or variants.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a name (such as a variant, profile, or other object) that already has a suffix attached to it. In SAP, certain naming conventions require that names follow specific formats, and if you attempt to append a suffix to a name that already has one, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Names: Verify if the name you are trying to use already exists with a suffix. You can do this by searching for the name in the relevant transaction or using the search functionality.
  
  
  Modify the Name: If the name