How To Fix FMCA_BRF085 - Expression &1 is not unique for this form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_BRF - FMCA -> BRF Interface

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Expression &1 is not unique for this form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_BRF085 - Expression &1 is not unique for this form ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_BRF085 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Rule Framework (BRF) where an expression is not unique for a specific form. This typically occurs when there are multiple expressions defined that have the same name or identifier within the context of a particular form, leading to ambiguity in the evaluation of rules.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Expressions: The most common cause of this error is that there are two or more expressions defined with the same name within the same form or context.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the BRF rules or expressions that leads to conflicts.
  Changes in Rule Definitions: If rules or expressions were recently modified or added, it could lead to conflicts if not managed properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Expressions:
  
  Go to the BRF workbench and navigate to the specific form where the error is occurring.
  Check the list of expressions defined for that form and look for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Rename or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate expressions, you can either rename them to ensure uniqueness or remove the unnecessary duplicates.
  Ensure that each expression has a unique identifier to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Review Rule Logic:
  
  Review the logic of the rules associated with the form to ensure that they are correctly defined and do not reference the same expression in a conflicting manner.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, test the form to ensure that the error is resolved and that the rules are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the expressions or rules for future reference and to help prevent similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRF+ Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRF+ for detailed information on managing expressions and rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA_BRF085 error and ensure that your BRF expressions are correctly configured.