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Copy Project Error: The field [yxy ID:XXXX] already exists in the database

SYMPTOMS:
When trying to copy a project, the following message is generated:

ERROR/WARNING MESSAGES:
The field [yxy ID:XXXX] already exists in the database. Please change the value.

REASON:
In Metadata the userDefinedID field, check for duplicate was set to “Warn if duplicate exist"


WORKAROUND:
Select “Do not check for duplicates” for the userDefinedID field in metadata and save.