How To Fix AJ170 - Operand &1 is used twice in deletion variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Operand &1 is used twice in deletion variants

What causes this issue?

You use operand &v1& in schema step &v2&, and again as the input
operand of a deletion variant in schema step &v3&. This is not
permitted.

System Response

The schema is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change one of the two corresponding rate steps. Only use operand &v1&
once in a rate step with a deletion variant.
INCLUDE ISU_BESTBILLING_SCHEMA_INC OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ170 - Operand &1 is used twice in deletion variants ?

  The SAP error message AJ170 indicates that there is a problem with the deletion variants in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the operand (which is typically a field or variable) is being used more than once in the same deletion variant, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you define a deletion variant in a way that includes the same operand multiple times. This can happen if:
  
  You accidentally added the same field or variable to the deletion variant more than once.
  There is a configuration issue or a mistake in the setup of the deletion variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to check and modify the deletion variant to ensure that each operand is unique. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Deletion Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the deletion variant (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE38 for ABAP programs, depending on where the deletion variant is defined).
  
  
  
  Review the Deletion Variant:
  
  Locate the specific deletion variant that is causing the error.
  Check the list of operands defined in the variant.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Operands:
  
  Look for any operands that are listed more than once.
  Remove or correct the duplicates to ensure that each operand is only used once.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the deletion variant.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Run the process that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE38 (ABAP Editor), or any specific transaction related to the deletion variant you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on how to create and manage deletion variants.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.