How To Fix 5A658 - Substructure & already exists in ABAP Dictionary

5A658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Substructure & already exists in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A658 - Substructure & already exists in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message 5A658 indicates that a substructure with the specified name already exists in the ABAP Dictionary. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a structure or table in the ABAP Dictionary, and the name you are using for the substructure is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause is that you are attempting to create a substructure with a name that is already used by another structure or table in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a development environment where multiple developers are creating objects, there may be a naming conflict.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, if objects are transported between systems, there may be inconsistencies that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Structures: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the substructure name already exists. You can search for the name in the "Structures" section.
  If it exists, consider using