How To Fix CATSXT086 - Column number & used twice

CATSXT086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Column number & used twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT086 - Column number & used twice ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT086: "Column number & used twice" typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to time recording.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a column number in the CATS configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The same column number has been defined more than once in the CATS configuration settings.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the way time data is being entered or processed, leading to the same column being referenced multiple times.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the CATS module, they might be causing conflicts or duplications.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CATSXT086 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check CATS Configuration:
  
  Go to the CATS configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Verify the column definitions and ensure that each column number is unique.
  If