How To Fix /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR022 - Structure &1 is duplicated in this column

/AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Structure &1 is duplicated in this column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR022 - Structure &1 is duplicated in this column ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/IDOC_GEN_STR022 Structure &1 is duplicated in this column typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when processing IDocs. This error indicates that there is a duplication of a structure in a specific column of the IDoc data, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Structure Definition: The error is often caused by having the same structure defined multiple times in the same context or column of the IDoc. This can happen if the IDoc configuration or mapping has been incorrectly set up.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of fields from the source to the target is not done correctly, it may lead to the same structure being referenced multiple times.
  Data Issues: Sometimes, the data being processed may inadvertently contain duplicates that are not handled properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Configuration: Review the IDoc configuration in the AIF to ensure that the structure is defined only once in the relevant