How To Fix GR492 - Symbolic name & is defined several times

GR492 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Symbolic name & is defined several times

What causes this issue?

Symbolic name &V1& has been defined several times for characteristic
&V2&. In principle, you are allowed to do so, but this could lead to
unexpected results if you have not assigned the correct symbolic name
to a cell.

System Response

Processing is continued. All symbolic names together with the
corresponding sets are defined in the list of possible symbolic name
entries when you define the cell.

How to fix this error?

If possible, define unique symbolic names in the appropriate sets. If
you cannot or do not want to do so, you should make sure that you
select the entry for the desired set from the list of symbolic names.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR492 - Symbolic name & is defined several times ?

  The SAP error message GR492, which states "Symbolic name & is defined several times," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with classification and material master data. This error indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a symbolic name in the system, which can lead to confusion or conflicts in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same symbolic name has been defined multiple times in the system. This can happen during data migration, manual entry, or when importing data from external sources.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system that allow for duplicate entries.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data, such as different versions of the same symbolic name being defined, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data