How To Fix GBW009 - Field name &1 not unique; please check

GBW009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBW - SAP Consolidation interface to BW

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Field name &1 not unique; please check

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GBW009 - Details

• The SAP error message GBW009 indicates that a field name is not unique within the context in which it is being used. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data extraction, reporting, or data modeling where the system expects a unique identifier for a field but finds multiple instances of the same name.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Names: The most common cause is that there are multiple fields with the same name in the data source or model you are working with.
  Incorrect Data Model: If you are working with a data model that has not been properly defined, it may lead to ambiguity in field names.
  Changes in Data Source: If the underlying data source has been modified (e.g., new fields added or existing fields renamed), it may lead to conflicts.
  Inconsistent Naming Conventions: Different naming conventions across different tables or data sources can lead to confusion and duplication.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Review the field names in