How To Fix EM083 - Field &1 is already in maximum transfer structure &2


EM083 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

  • Message number: 083

  • Message text: Field &1 is already in maximum transfer structure &2

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  • System Response

    You cannot allocate a field name for a structure more than once.

    How to fix this error?

    Update the display of fields available for migration using the
    following function: Field -> Compare with DDIC
    Check the maximum transfer structure and, if necessary, the customer
    includes for fields that have the same name as the field name you have
    entered.

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

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM083 - Field &1 is already in maximum transfer structure &2 ?
    The SAP error message EM083, which states "Field &1 is already in maximum transfer structure &2," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when working with data structures in SAP systems. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) is already included in the maximum transfer structure (denoted by &2), and therefore cannot be added again.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Field Definition: The field you are trying to add to a transfer structure is already defined in that structure. SAP has a limit on how many times a field can be included in a transfer structure. Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the data transfer settings or the structure definitions. Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or structure definitions may lead to conflicts where a field is inadvertently included multiple times.
    Solution: Check Transfer Structure: Review the transfer structure (structure &2) to see if the field (field &1) is

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