> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.paddle.com/llms.txt).

# Statement descriptor name is already in use

The `name` you supplied is already in use, so it can't be set for your account.

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## Example

```json
{
  "error": {
    "type": "request_error",
    "code": "statement_descriptor_in_use",
    "detail": "Statement descriptor already in use.",
    "documentation_url": "https://developer.paddle.com/errors/statement_descriptors/statement_descriptor_in_use"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
  }
}
```

## Details

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status code | 409 |
| Error code | `statement_descriptor_in_use` |
| Error message | Statement descriptor already in use. |

## Common causes

- Statement descriptor names must be unique, and the `name` you supplied is already taken.

## Common solutions

- Supply a different `name`, then call [Update statement descriptor settings](https://developer.paddle.com/api-reference/settings/update-statement-descriptor-settings) again.