How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SC018 - Field name already exists

FSH_MSG_CL_SC018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SC - Messages for Size Conversion topic

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Field name already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SC018 - Field name already exists ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SC018 with the description "Field name already exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Search or when working with custom fields in the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Customer Experience (CX) or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to create or define a field with a name that already exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Custom Fields: When you are trying to create a custom field in a data model or a business object, and the field name you are using is already taken by another field.
  Data Model Changes: If you are modifying an existing data model and attempt to add a field that has the same name as an existing field.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, this can occur due to misconfigurations or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FSH_MSG_CL_SC018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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