Why can’t I claim my 1098e if I am the one repaying my loans and they are in my name?

What is preventing your from entering the student loan interest?

To enter student loan interest paid -

• Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
• Click on Deductions and Credits
• Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
• Scroll down to Education
• On Student Loan Interest Paid (Form 1098-E), click the start or update button

Or enter student loan interest in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to student loan interest

You can't claim the student loan interest deduction if you  can be claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return.

Reference: https://www.thebalance.com/student-loan-interest-deduction-3193022