How To Fix FEH_PAYLOAD_EDITOR058 - Field name &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEH_PAYLOAD_EDITOR - FEH Payload Editor

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Field name &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEH_PAYLOAD_EDITOR058 - Field name &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FEH_PAYLOAD_EDITOR058 with the description "Field name &1 already exists" typically occurs in the context of the Financial Services (FS) module, particularly when dealing with the Financial Services Data Management (FSDM) or similar applications where payloads and data structures are defined.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or define a field in a data structure or payload that already exists. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Field Definitions: You may be trying to add a field with a name that has already been defined in the same context or structure.
  Configuration Issues: There might be a misconfiguration in the data model or payload definition where the same field is inadvertently defined multiple times.
  Data Migration or Import Issues: If you are importing data or migrating from another system, the field names might conflict with existing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the data structure or payload definition where the error occurred. Look for any duplicate field names and remove or rename the duplicates.
  
  
  Modify Configuration: If the error arises from a configuration issue, ensure that your configuration does not contain duplicate entries. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Data Migration Scripts: If you are importing data, check the scripts or tools used for migration to ensure that they do not attempt to create fields that already exist.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the payload or data structure again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing data structures, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.