How to fix SAP error WM542?

What causes this issue? You wish to create a job but a job with the same name already exists.System Response The system does not permit more than one job with the same name.How to fix this error? Enter a different job name.Procedure for System Administrators The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved. Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix WM542 - A job with the name & already exists.

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments
Message number: 542
Message text: A job with the name & already exists.
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What causes this issue?
You wish to create a job but a job with the same name already exists.
System Response
The system does not permit more than one job with the same name.
How to fix this error?
Enter a different job name.
Procedure for System Administrators
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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