How To Fix WK221 - Enter a new name

WK221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Enter a new name

What causes this issue?

Der eingegebene Konfigurationsname ist identisch mit dem ursprnnglichen
Namen.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Geben Sie einen anderen Namen ein.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK221 - Enter a new name ?

  SAP Error Message: WK221 - "Enter a new name"
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK221 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when you are trying to create or save an object (such as a workflow template, task, or container element) with a name that already exists or when the system expects you to enter a new, unique name but you have not done so.
  In other words, the system is prompting you to provide a new name because:
  
  You are attempting to create an object with a name that is already in use.
  The name field is empty or invalid.
  The system requires a unique identifier for the object, and the current input does not meet this requirement.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WK221 error:
  
  
  Enter a Unique Name:
  
  Provide a new, unique name for the object you are creating or modifying.
  Make sure the name does not conflict with existing objects in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions:
  
  Follow any naming conventions or restrictions defined in