You are attempting to create a new element in your program and have given it a name that is already being used. For example: ■ A CONST statement uses the same name as an existing variable. ■ A new variable or procedure has the same name as an existing procedure. This error also can be generated when you attempt to create a file using the name of a file that is already loaded. Use a different filename in the dialog box or cancel the command and rename or unload the conflicting file. Starting a variable name with the letters "FN" is another way to generate this error.