How To Fix J4113 - Field name & is already used with a different description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Field name & is already used with a different description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4113 - Field name & is already used with a different description ?

  The SAP error message J4113, which states "Field name & is already used with a different description," typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, such as structures, tables, or views, where a field name is defined more than once with different descriptions or attributes. This can lead to confusion in the system, as SAP expects each field name to have a unique definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Names: The most common cause of this error is that the same field name has been defined in multiple places (e.g., in different structures or tables) but with different descriptions or attributes.
  Inconsistent Field Definitions: If a field is defined in one context with a certain description and then redefined in another context with a different description, SAP will raise this error to prevent inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, when transporting objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies can arise if the same