/EACC/DR028 - A step already exists with internal name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/DR -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: A step already exists with internal name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/DR028 - A step already exists with internal name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/DR028 A step already exists with internal name &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP Data Quality Management when there is an attempt to create a new step in a data flow or job that has the same internal name as an existing step. This can happen during the design phase of a data flow or when modifying an existing job.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Step Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new step (e.g., a transformation, data flow, or job step) with an internal name that already exists in the same context (e.g., within the same data flow or job).
  Copy-Paste Issues: If you have copied and pasted steps, the internal names may not have been updated automatically, leading to duplicates.
  Versioning Conflicts: If multiple users are working on the same job or data flow simultaneously, there may be conflicts in naming.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Step: Change the internal name of the new step to something unique. Ensure that it does not conflict with existing step names.
  Check Existing Steps: Review the existing steps in the data flow or job to identify the step with the conflicting name. You can do this by navigating through the design interface.
  Avoid Copy-Pasting: When duplicating steps, ensure that the internal names are updated to avoid conflicts. If necessary, manually create new steps instead of copying existing ones.
  Version Control: If multiple users are working on the same project, implement a version control mechanism to avoid conflicts. This could involve checking out jobs or data flows before making changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Data Services or Data Quality Management for best practices on naming conventions and managing data flows.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional context or details that may help in diagnosing the issue further.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue working on your data flow or job without further issues.