How To Fix AFX_WIZARDS090 - The names of the global work areas (WA) are identical


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AFX_WIZARDS - Messages from AFX Wizards

  • Message number: 090

  • Message text: The names of the global work areas (WA) are identical

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS090 - The names of the global work areas (WA) are identical ?
    The SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS090, which states "The names of the global work areas (WA) are identical," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP development, particularly when working with global work areas in the context of data dictionary objects or when defining structures in ABAP programs.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you attempt to create or define multiple global work areas (WA) with the same name within the same context or scope. In ABAP, each global work area must have a unique name to avoid conflicts and ensure that the system can differentiate between them. This can happen if: You have inadvertently defined two or more global work areas with the same name in the same program or include. You are trying to include a structure or data type that has already been defined elsewhere in the same namespace.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check for Duplicate Definitions: Review your

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