How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE140 - InfoObject &1 is already assigned to field &2; choose a different one

FCOM_PLANNING_CORE140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 140

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is already assigned to field &2; choose a different one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE140 - InfoObject &1 is already assigned to field &2; choose a different one ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE140 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of InfoObjects in the context of planning or data modeling. Specifically, it means that the InfoObject you are trying to assign to a field is already assigned to another field, and therefore, you need to choose a different InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The InfoObject you are trying to use is already assigned to another field in the same context (e.g., planning area, data model).
  Modeling Constraints: In SAP BW or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), certain InfoObjects can only be assigned to one field at a time to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in data processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning model or data structure that leads to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments of the InfoObject in the planning model or data structure. Identify where the InfoObject is already assigned and