How To Fix /CFG/DB050 - Dimension &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/DB -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Dimension &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/DB050 - Dimension &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/DB050 Dimension &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to create a new dimension that has the same name as an existing one. This can happen during the modeling process when you attempt to create a new InfoObject or dimension that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Dimension Name: The most common cause is that you are trying to create a dimension with a name that already exists in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you have transported objects from one system to another, there might be a conflict with existing dimensions.
  Development and Production Environment: If you are working in a development environment and the same dimension exists in the production environment, you might encounter this error when trying to replicate or transport objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Dimensions: Before creating a new dimension, check the existing dimensions in