How To Fix 55217 - Modification group &1 referenced more than once

55217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 55 - Messages for development class EENO

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Modification group &1 referenced more than once

What causes this issue?

This modification group (&V1&) is referenced several times by
<DS:DE.TA_FELDGRP>field groups</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Normally a <DS:DE.TA_MODIF>modification group</> should only be
referenced in a field group. Change the definition of the corresponding
field groups.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 55217 - Modification group &1 referenced more than once ?

  The SAP error message 55217 indicates that a modification group is being referenced more than once in a particular context, which is not allowed. This typically occurs during the transport of modifications or when trying to activate a modification in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The same modification group is being referenced multiple times in the same transport request or modification context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the modification groups, leading to unintended duplicates.
  Transport Request Issues: If multiple transport requests are trying to include the same modification group, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Modification Groups:
  
  Review the modification groups in the transport request or the relevant configuration.
  Ensure that each modification group is only referenced once.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, remove the duplicates from the transport request or the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  Check if multiple