How To Fix 5A656 - Structure & already exists in ABAP Dictionary

5A656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Structure & already exists in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A656 - Structure & already exists in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message 5A656 indicates that a structure you are trying to create or modify in the ABAP Dictionary already exists. This error typically occurs when you attempt to define a new structure with the same name as an existing one, or when there is a conflict with the naming conventions or definitions in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Structure Name: You are trying to create a structure with a name that already exists in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, there may be a conflict due to objects being transported that have not yet been imported into the target system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are using a custom namespace, ensure that the structure name does not conflict with standard SAP objects or other custom objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Structures: 
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the structure already exists. Search for the structure name you