How To Fix GH702 - Field & already exists in Include &

GH702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GH - Help functions and tools in FI-SL

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Field & already exists in Include &

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is already contained in customer include &V2&.

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GH702 - Details

• The SAP error message GH702 indicates that there is a duplicate field definition in an include file. This typically occurs during the development of ABAP programs or when modifying data dictionary objects, such as structures or tables. The error message format is as follows:
  GH702 Field & already exists in Include &
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to define a field in an include file that has already been defined. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Field Definitions: You may have inadvertently defined the same field multiple times in the same include file or across different includes that are being used together.
  Copy-Paste Errors: When copying code from one place to another, it’s possible to accidentally duplicate field definitions.
  Inconsistent Naming: If the same field name is used in different contexts without proper scoping, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GH702 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Include File: Open the