How To Fix FL167 - & is already declared as a table in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: & is already declared as a table in &

What causes this issue?

An import or export parameter in a function module with a global
interface has the same name as a table parameter already defined in
another or the same function module with a global interface.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the name of the import or export parameter, so that it differs
from the table parameter by at least one character. Then, repeat your
action.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL167 - & is already declared as a table in & ?

  The SAP error message FL167 typically indicates that there is a conflict in the declaration of a data object in your ABAP program. Specifically, it suggests that a variable or data object has been declared more than once, or that there is a naming conflict with a table that has already been declared.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Declaration: The variable or data object is declared multiple times in the same scope.
  Naming Conflict: The name of the variable you are trying to declare is the same as an existing table or structure in the program or in the global namespace.
  Scope Issues: The variable might be declared in a different scope (like a subroutine or method) but is still conflicting with a global declaration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Declarations: Review your code to ensure that the variable or data object is not declared more than once. Look for duplicate declarations in the same program or include files.
  Rename Variables: If there is a naming conflict with an existing table or structure, consider renaming your variable to avoid the conflict.
  Use Unique Names: Always use unique and descriptive names for your variables to prevent such conflicts in the future.
  Scope Management: Ensure that the variable is declared in the appropriate scope. If it needs to be global, declare it in the global section; if it is local, ensure it is declared within the correct subroutine or method.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with ABAP naming conventions to avoid conflicts. For example, using prefixes for custom variables can help distinguish them from standard SAP objects.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger or syntax check tools in the ABAP Workbench to identify where the conflict is occurring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights and examples related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FL167 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.