How To Fix GENIL_WCF065 - Attribute &1 of object &2 already exists in the model

GENIL_WCF065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENIL_WCF - Messages for genIL Model Editor

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Attribute &1 of object &2 already exists in the model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENIL_WCF065 - Attribute &1 of object &2 already exists in the model ?

  The SAP error message GENIL_WCF065 indicates that there is a conflict in the model definition where an attribute is being defined more than once for a specific object. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway or the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) environment, where the model is defined using the Generic Interaction Layer (GENIL) and the Web Component Framework (WCF).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Attribute Definition: An attribute with the same name is being defined multiple times for the same object in the model.
  Model Synchronization Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the model due to changes made in the underlying data model or during the development process.
  Incorrect Model Configuration: The model might have been incorrectly configured, leading to overlapping definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GENIL_WCF065 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Model Definition:
  
  Open the model definition in the SAP development environment (e.g., transaction