How To Fix FDT_HANA163 - &1 and &2: The data elements share the same name &3

FDT_HANA163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_HANA - BRFplus: HANA Integration

• Message number: 163

• Message text: &1 and &2: The data elements share the same name &3

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_HANA163 - &1 and &2: The data elements share the same name &3 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_HANA163 typically indicates a conflict in the naming of data elements within a data model or data structure in SAP, particularly when working with SAP HANA and the SAP Fiori Data Transformation (FDT) framework. The error message suggests that there are two or more data elements that share the same name, which can lead to ambiguity and issues in data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Element Names: The primary cause of this error is that two or more data elements in the same context (e.g., a data model, a view, or a transformation) have been defined with the same name. This can happen due to:
  Manual errors during the creation of data elements.
  Importing or merging data models that contain overlapping names.
  Lack of proper naming conventions leading to unintentional duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDT_HANA163 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Names: Review the data model or structure where the error is