How To Fix DU034 - The index field cannot be contained in the repeat fields

DU034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The index field cannot be contained in the repeat fields

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DU034 - Details

• The SAP error message DU034, which states "The index field cannot be contained in the repeat fields," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when working with data structures like InfoObjects, queries, or reports in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar environments.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a misconfiguration in the data model or report definition. Specifically, it indicates that an index field (which is used for unique identification or sorting) is incorrectly included in the repeat fields (which are used for displaying repeated values in a report). The system does not allow an index field to be part of the repeat fields because it can lead to ambiguity in data representation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Data Model: Check the data model or the query definition where the error is occurring. Identify the fields that are set as