How To Fix EM075 - Data type &1 already exists in object &2

EM075 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Data type &1 already exists in object &2

What causes this issue?

The value entered in the data type field, <ZH>&V1&</>, has already been
used in structure <ZH>&V3&</> of migration object <ZH>&V2&</>
Because the data type uniquely identifies the data records of the
import file, however, this value must be unique within a migration
object.

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?

Enter a data type that has not been used yet in this migration object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM075 - Data type &1 already exists in object &2 ?

  The SAP error message EM075 ("Data type &1 already exists in object &2") typically occurs when you are trying to create or define a data type in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) that already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new data element, domain, or structure that has the same name as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Definition: The most common cause is that the data type you are trying to create already exists in the system. This could be due to:
  
  A previous attempt to create the same data type.
  An existing data type in the same or another package.
  A naming conflict with standard SAP data types.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported objects from another system, there may be conflicts with existing definitions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Definitions:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the data type you are