How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG047 - Duplicate input variable "&1"; variables must be unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG - Common ACE Calculation Engine Exception Class

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Duplicate input variable "&1"; variables must be unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG047 - Duplicate input variable "&1"; variables must be unique ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_CALC_ENG047 indicates that there is a duplicate input variable in your calculation or configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that involve calculations, such as SAP HANA or SAP BW, where input variables are used to filter or manipulate data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined multiple input variables with the same name in a calculation view, query, or data model.
  The system requires that all input variables be unique to avoid ambiguity in data processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Variables:
  
  Review the calculation view or query where the error is occurring.
  Look for input variables that have the same name. This can often be done by checking the variable definitions in the modeling environment.
  
  
  
  Rename Variables:
  
  Change the name of the duplicate input variable(s) to ensure that each variable has a unique name.
  Make sure to update any references to the renamed variable