How To Fix GG140 - Field & already exists as a receiver field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Field & already exists as a receiver field

What causes this issue?

This field already exists as a receiver field. You cannot use it
again.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG140 - Field & already exists as a receiver field ?

  The SAP error message GG140, which states "Field & already exists as a receiver field," typically occurs during the configuration of data transfer processes, particularly in the context of SAP's data transfer tools or when working with data models in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar environments.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to define a field in a data structure (like an InfoObject, DataSource, or InfoCube) that has already been defined as a receiver field in the same context. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Field Definitions: The field you are trying to add or modify already exists in the target structure.
  Incorrect Mapping: During the mapping of fields from a source to a target, the system detects that the field name you are trying to use is already assigned to another field.
  Configuration Errors: Errors in the configuration settings or data model that lead to conflicts in field definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
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