How To Fix FDT_HANA160 - &2 and &3: The source fields are mapped to the same element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_HANA - BRFplus: HANA Integration

• Message number: 160

• Message text: &2 and &3: The source fields are mapped to the same element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_HANA160 - &2 and &3: The source fields are mapped to the same element &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_HANA160 indicates that there is a mapping issue in your data transformation process, specifically in the context of SAP HANA. The error message states that multiple source fields are being mapped to the same target element, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined multiple source fields in your data flow that are trying to map to the same target field (element).
  This can happen due to incorrect configuration in your data transformation logic, such as in a Data Flow or Data Mapping scenario.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the data mapping or transformation configuration where the error is occurring.
  Check the target element (indicated by &1 in the error message) and identify all the source fields that are mapped to it.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Mappings:
  
  Look for any source fields that are mapped to the same target element. You may find that two or more source fields are incorrectly configured to map to the same target.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Mapping:
  
  Modify the mapping so that each target element is only mapped to one source field. You may need to decide which source field should be used for the mapping or create a new target element if necessary.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the data transformation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Best Practices:
  
  Document the changes made to the mapping for future reference.
  Follow best practices for data mapping to avoid similar issues in the future, such as clearly defining the relationships between source and target fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for more details on data modeling and transformation best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to seek advice or share experiences related to similar issues.
  Error Code Reference: Check SAP's error code reference guides for additional context on error messages and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_HANA160 error and ensure that your data mappings are correctly configured.