How To Fix DS523 - Source and target programs have the same name

DS523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Source and target programs have the same name

What causes this issue?

Text elements can be copied only between 2 existing programs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS523 - Source and target programs have the same name ?

  The SAP error message DS523 indicates that there is a conflict where the source and target programs in a data transfer process (such as a data extraction or loading operation) have the same name. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when using Data Services or during data migration processes.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to perform an operation where both the source and target data flows are referencing programs or objects with identical names. This can lead to confusion in the data processing logic, as the system cannot distinguish between the source and target.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS523 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Rename the Target Program: Change the name of the target program to something unique that does not conflict with the source program. This is the most straightforward solution.
  
  
  Check Data Flow Configuration: Review the data flow configuration in your data