How To Fix E2014 - & already defined as &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 014

• Message text: & already defined as &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create an object with a name that has already been
assigned to an object of a different type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name for the object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2014 - & already defined as & ?

  The SAP error message E2014 typically indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a field or variable in your SAP system. The message usually states that a certain field or variable is "already defined as" something else, which means there is a conflict in the naming or usage of that field/variable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the field or variable has been defined multiple times in the same context (e.g., in a program, function module, or data dictionary).
  Scope Issues: The variable might be defined in a broader scope (like a global variable) and then redefined in a more local scope (like a function or method).
  Naming Conflicts: There may be naming conflicts with other objects in the system, such as database fields, structures, or other program variables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Definitions: Review the code or data dictionary definitions to identify where the variable or field is