How To Fix HRFORMS156 - InfoObject & already exists

HRFORMS156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 156

• Message text: InfoObject & already exists

What causes this issue?

Error in Drag&Drop interaction:
You wanted to re-insert an existing InfoDimension or InfoFigure.
Dimensions and Figures are only allowed once for each Star.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS156 - InfoObject & already exists ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS156 indicates that an InfoObject you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) forms or reporting, where you may be attempting to define a new InfoObject that has the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoObject: The most common cause is that the InfoObject you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same name or identifier.
  Incorrect Naming: You may have inadvertently used a name that is already in use, either in the same context or in a different one.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and transporting objects to a production environment, there may be conflicts with existing objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing InfoObjects: Before creating a new InfoObject, check the existing InfoObjects in the system to see if one with the same name