How To Fix EG870 - Starting columns have been repeated

EG870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Starting columns have been repeated

What causes this issue?

Starting columns have been repeated.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG870 - Starting columns have been repeated ?

  The SAP error message EG870, which states "Starting columns have been repeated," typically occurs in the context of data uploads or data processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with flat files or data imports. This error indicates that there are duplicate starting column definitions in the data structure being processed, which can lead to confusion in data interpretation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Column Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that the data structure defined for the import or upload has multiple columns that start at the same position. For example, if two columns are defined to start at the same character position in a flat file, SAP will not know which column to read from.
  Incorrect File Format: The format of the file being uploaded may not match the expected structure defined in SAP, leading to misalignment of columns.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data structure in