How To Fix GO201 - & Variable & already exists for a different table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GO - FI-SL: Transport utilities Report Writer/sets

• Message number: 201

• Message text: & Variable & already exists for a different table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GO201 - & Variable & already exists for a different table ?

  The SAP error message "GO201" typically indicates that there is a conflict with variable names in your ABAP program or report. Specifically, the message "Variable & already exists for a different table" suggests that you are trying to declare a variable that has already been defined for a different database table or structure within the same program or context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Name Conflict: The variable name you are trying to use is already defined for another table or structure in the same program or report.
  Scope Issues: The variable might be defined in a broader scope (like a global variable) and you are trying to redefine it in a local context.
  Inconsistent Naming: The naming conventions might not be followed, leading to confusion in variable declarations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Variable: Change the name of the variable you are trying to declare to something unique that does not conflict with existing variable names.
  Check Declarations: Review the declarations