How To Fix DMC_MD_INTERPRETER040 - Cannot upload the file; sheets &1 and &2 refer to the same data structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_MD_INTERPRETER - Message of MWB Meta Data Interpreter

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Cannot upload the file; sheets &1 and &2 refer to the same data structure

Action

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

Put the data in the two sheets into one sheet and delete the other
sheet.

What causes this issue?

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_MD_INTERPRETER040 - Cannot upload the file; sheets &1 and &2 refer to the same data structure ?

  The SAP error message DMC_MD_INTERPRETER040 indicates that there is an issue with the data being uploaded, specifically that two sheets in the file you are trying to upload refer to the same data structure. This typically occurs in the context of data management and data modeling in SAP, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Management or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have multiple sheets in your upload file (e.g., an Excel file) that are intended to define different data structures, but they are inadvertently referencing the same data structure.
  This can happen if the sheets are not properly differentiated or if there is a duplication in the definitions of the data structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Upload File:
  
  Open the file you are trying to upload and check the sheets mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1 and &2).
  Ensure that each sheet is intended to represent a unique data structure.
  
  
  
  Rename or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If the sheets are indeed meant to represent different data structures, ensure that they are correctly named and do not have overlapping definitions.
  If they are duplicates, consider removing one of the sheets or consolidating the data into a single sheet.
  
  
  
  Check Data Structure Definitions:
  
  Verify that the data structure definitions in each sheet are distinct and do not overlap in terms of the data they are trying to represent.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the File:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the file and attempt to upload it again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the data structure requirements, refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for the specific tool you are using (e.g., SAP Data Management, SAP Analytics Cloud).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check SAP's support portal for any notes or articles related to this error message for additional context or updates.
  Data Structure Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the guidelines for defining data structures in the context of the specific SAP application you are using.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your data file.