How To Fix KE185 - Field &1 has already been defined

KE185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Field &1 has already been defined

What causes this issue?

The field &V1& has already been defined for the use &V2&.

System Response

No database changes were made.

How to fix this error?

No further actions are necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE185 - Field &1 has already been defined ?

  The SAP error message KE185 ("Field &1 has already been defined") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to define or modify a characteristic in a CO object, such as a cost center or internal order, and the system detects that the field you are trying to define has already been defined elsewhere.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the field you are trying to define has already been defined in the same context or in a related context. This can happen if you are trying to create a new characteristic that has the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same field is being referenced multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported changes to a production environment, there may be conflicts