How To Fix /AIF/STRUCT_GEN002 - Structure already exist; change name or set indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/STRUCT_GEN -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Structure already exist; change name or set indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/STRUCT_GEN002 - Structure already exist; change name or set indicator ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/STRUCT_GEN002 Structure already exists; change name or set indicator typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when you are trying to create a new structure that has the same name as an existing one. This can happen during the configuration of interfaces or when defining data structures for message types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Structure Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new structure with a name that already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the AIF settings or in the way structures are being defined.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, there may be conflicts with existing structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Structure Name: The simplest solution is to change the name of the new structure you are trying to create to something unique that does not conflict with existing structures.
  Use Existing Structure: