How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK416 - Custom Field clash for association &1; enter Alias for Underlying View &2

CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK - Custom Fields: Messages for Registry Check

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Custom Field clash for association &1; enter Alias for Underlying View &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK416 - Custom Field clash for association &1; enter Alias for Underlying View &2 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK416 indicates that there is a clash with a custom field in the context of an association in your SAP system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a custom field that has the same name as an existing field in the underlying view or data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Conflict: The custom field you are trying to create has the same name as an existing field in the underlying view or data model.
  Association Issues: The error may arise when there are multiple associations that could lead to ambiguity in field names.
  View Definition: The underlying view may not be properly defined or may have been modified, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use an Alias: The error message suggests entering an alias for the underlying view. This means you should provide a unique name for your custom field that does not conflict with existing fields.
  
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