How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR039 - Custom Field &1: Name &1 is not valid. It is already in use.

CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR - Custom Fields: Repository Handler

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Name &1 is not valid. It is already in use.

What causes this issue?

The value of property <ZK>CustomFieldID </>&V1& in entity set
<ZK>CustomFields </>is not unique. A custom field with the same name
already exists.

System Response

System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

How to fix this error?

Change the value of property <ZK>CustomFieldID </>in entity set
<ZK>CustomFields</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR039 - Custom Field &1: Name &1 is not valid. It is already in use. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR039 indicates that there is an issue with a custom field you are trying to create or modify. Specifically, the error states that the name you are attempting to use for the custom field is already in use, which means that it conflicts with an existing field or object in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Name: The most common cause of this error is that the name you are trying to assign to the custom field is already being used by another field or object in the SAP system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a system with multiple developers or teams, it is possible that someone else has already created a field with the same name.
  Incorrect Naming Conventions: The name may not adhere to the naming conventions or restrictions set by SAP, which can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Fields: Before creating a new custom field, check the