Resolve Error: "A Vendor Category Already Exists with That Name." When Creating New Vendor Category

Scenario

User may receive an error: "A Vendor Category already exists with that name. Go back, change the name and resubmit." when creating new Vendor Category.

Solution

1. Navigate to Setup > Accounting > Accounting Lists
2. Click Filters section
3. Type: Select Vendor Category
4. Click Edit an existing Vendor Category
5. Do not make any changes
6. Click Save & New
   Note: You are redirected to the new Vendor Category page.
7. Vendor: Enter a new Vendor Category Name
8. Click Save

or

1. Navigate to Setup > Accounting > Accounting Lists
2. Click Filters section
3. Type: Select Vendor Category
4. Click New
5. Click Reset
6. Vendor: Enter a new Vendor Category Name
7. Click Save