How To Fix DMU114 - Alternative &1 node &2 already exists

DMU114 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMU - Digital Mock Up (DMU)

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Alternative &1 node &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMU114 - Alternative &1 node &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message DMU114, which states "Alternative &1 node &2 already exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Data Migration Workbench or during the process of managing alternative nodes in a data model. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or define an alternative node that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the alternative node you are trying to create already exists in the system. This can happen if the same alternative node has been defined previously, either by you or by another user.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data, there may be conflicts with existing data structures or nodes that have not been properly handled.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the existing nodes correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Nodes: Before creating a new alternative node,