3742667 - Error message "Couldn’t import object XXX: XXX already exists" would appear when importing package via content network in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Symptom

Import models into target SAC system via Content Network with Import Option selected as "Overwrite objects and data" and check on "Remove Permissions"
Below error message would appear when importing the model into the SAC system:
"Couldn’t import object XXX: XXX already exists. "
It has been confirmed there is no object with the same name

Environment

SAP Analytics Cloud 2026.2.10

Reproducing the Issue

Log onto SAC
Navigate to Transport-> Import
On this Import package page, select the package and open the import package panel
Under this "Import Options" section on this panel, select the "Overwritten Preferences" as "Overwrite objects and Data" and check on the option "Remove Permissions"
Under Content in this "Import Options" section on this panel, select the model as well as Dimensions (dimensions are optional since all dimensions have been imported) and click on Import
=> Observe that this import would fail and below error messages would appear on models:
"Couldn’t import object XXX: XXX already exists. "

Cause

The issue is occurring due to incomplete cleanup during model deletion in SAC system.

Resolution

If this issue occurs, please kindly raise a support ticket to component LOD-ANA-ACN.

Keywords

sapanalyticscloud, sap analytical cloud, sap analytical cloud, SAC, sap analyst cloud, Story, story, Stories, stories, Story 2.0, story 2.0, Optimized Design Experience mode, ODE, ode, Optimized View mode, OVM, ovm, ACN, transport, package , KBA , LOD-ANA-ACN , SAC Content Network , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud 1.0