How To Fix APS_CCV_ELEMENT001 - Alias &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_CCV_ELEMENT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Alias &1 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_CCV_ELEMENT001 - Alias &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message APS_CCV_ELEMENT001, which states "Alias &1 is not unique," typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a conflict with the naming of aliases in a model or data source. This error indicates that the alias you are trying to use is already associated with another element, leading to ambiguity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Alias: The most common cause of this error is that the alias you are trying to create or use already exists in the system for another object (e.g., a measure, dimension, or attribute).
  Model Configuration: If you are working with a model that has multiple data sources or dimensions, there may be overlapping aliases that are not properly managed.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or model configuration can lead to conflicts in alias names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Aliases: Review the existing aliases in your model or data