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