How To Fix BIL057 - Fact group &1 contains result parameter &2 multiple times

BIL057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Fact group &1 contains result parameter &2 multiple times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL057 - Fact group &1 contains result parameter &2 multiple times ?

  The SAP error message BIL057 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a fact group in the Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) system. Specifically, it means that the fact group contains a result parameter that has been defined multiple times, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Result Parameters: The same result parameter has been added to the fact group more than once. This can happen during the configuration of the fact group or when modifying it.
  Incorrect Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the way the fact group is defined, leading to duplicate entries.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it might have led to duplication due to conflicts or errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BIL057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Fact Group Configuration:
  
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