How To Fix CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES007 - ROW type for Table &1 already defined for Release &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES - Message class to capture Obsolete Data Handling messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: ROW type for Table &1 already defined for Release &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES007 - ROW type for Table &1 already defined for Release &2 ?

  The SAP error message CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES007 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a row type for a specific table in the context of the SAP system. The message states that the row type for the specified table (&1) has already been defined for a particular release (&2). This typically occurs in scenarios involving data modeling or data extraction processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Definition: The error is primarily caused by an attempt to define a row type for a table that has already been defined in the system for the specified release. This can happen if:
  
  There is an attempt to create a new row type for a table that already exists.
  There are inconsistencies in the metadata definitions.
  The same table is being processed multiple times in a data flow or transformation.
  
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the same table or if the system is not properly synchronized, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Definitions: 
  
  Verify if the row type for the specified table is already defined. You can do this by checking the data model or metadata in the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW).
  If it exists, you may need to modify the existing definition instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Definitions: 
  
  If you find that there are duplicate definitions, you may need to delete or deactivate the unnecessary ones to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Metadata: 
  
  Ensure that the metadata is synchronized across the system. This may involve refreshing or reloading the data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version and release you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for BW or SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CODAC_ODH_MESSAGES007 for any known issues or fixes.
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.