How To Fix /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW113 - A field group with the same name already exists for the FBI view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: A field group with the same name already exists for the FBI view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW113 - A field group with the same name already exists for the FBI view ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FBI_DT_VIEW113 indicates that there is a conflict due to the existence of a field group with the same name in the context of a Financial Business Intelligence (FBI) view. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a field group in a way that conflicts with an existing one.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Group Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new field group with a name that already exists in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the FBI views or field groups that lead to naming conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts due to existing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Field Groups: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the existing field groups to see if the name you are trying to use is already in use.
  If it is, consider renaming your new field group to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Rename the Field Group: 
  
  If you find that the field group name is already taken, you can rename your new field group to something unique.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that your configuration for the FBI views is correct and does not have any inconsistencies that could lead to naming conflicts.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If this issue arises during a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that there are no conflicts with existing objects in the target system. You may need to adjust your transport requests accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional guidance regarding field groups in FBI views.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your field groups in the FBI views.