How To Fix /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG066 - File name for transformation &1 and &2 are same; risk of overriding files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: File name for transformation &1 and &2 are same; risk of overriding files

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG066 - File name for transformation &1 and &2 are same; risk of overriding files ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG066 indicates that there is a potential issue with file naming during a transformation process. Specifically, it suggests that two files are being assigned the same name, which poses a risk of one file overriding the other. This can lead to data loss or corruption if the contents of the files are not intended to be the same.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  File Naming Conflict: Two different transformation processes or configurations are set to output files with the same name.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the transformation settings where the output file names are not properly differentiated.
  Duplicate Entries: There could be duplicate entries in the transformation settings that lead to the same output file name being generated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transformation Settings:
  
  Review the transformation settings in the SAP system to identify where the file names are defined.
  Ensure that each transformation has a unique output file name.
  
  
  
  Modify File Names:
  
  If you find that two transformations are set to output files with the same name, modify one or both of the file names to ensure they are unique.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check for any configuration settings that might be causing the duplication. This could involve looking at the source and target mappings in the transformation.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the transformation again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the transformation settings for future reference and to prevent similar issues from arising.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may help in diagnosing the root cause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent file overriding issues in your SAP transformations.