A variable with this name already exists

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What you are seeing

Under Name: A variable with this name already exists in this space, or A variable with this name already exists among global variables. Create or Save will not go ahead.

#Why it happens

Names must be unique within a scope, ignoring case. Product Version and product version count as the same name. The check runs while you type and again when you save.

#What to do

  • Search the catalogue for the name. If the existing variable is the one you want, use it instead of creating another.

  • Otherwise choose a more specific name, for example Product version (mobile).

  • A space variable and a global variable may share a name, so creating it in the other scope also works.

#Other messages near the name

Message

What to do

Checking for duplicate names...

Wait a moment.

Could not check for duplicate names. Try again.

Select Save again; it re-runs the check.

This name could not be checked for duplicates.

You can still save. Check the catalogue yourself for a clash.

Found it? Good.