How To Fix FB_ICRC078 - Field '&1' exists already in posting structure

FB_ICRC078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB_ICRC - Messages for package FB_ICRC

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Field '&1' exists already in posting structure

What causes this issue?

You are trying to add a field with field name <ZH>&V1&</>. This field is
already contained in structure GLU3 and can therefore not be added with
an identical field name.

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?

You can add the field with a different fieldname (e.g. using <ZH>Z</> as
a prefix) and then set the field<ZH> Sender Field</> to <ZH>&V1&</>.
That way the field will be filled with the value from field <ZH>&V1&</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB_ICRC078 - Field '&1' exists already in posting structure ?

  The SAP error message FB_ICRC078, which states "Field '&1' exists already in posting structure," typically occurs during the configuration or execution of financial postings in SAP. This error indicates that there is a duplicate field in the posting structure, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Definition: The error arises when a field that is being defined or used in a posting structure already exists in that structure. This can happen during the configuration of financial documents, where fields are defined for various purposes (e.g., account postings, tax calculations).
  Incorrect Configuration: If the posting structure has been modified or customized incorrectly, it may lead to conflicts where the same field is defined multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might lead to inconsistencies if the same field was defined in both systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant