How To Fix KX399 - Name & already used for a field

KX399 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Name & already used for a field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX399 - Name & already used for a field ?

  The SAP error message KX399, which states "Name & already used for a field," typically occurs when there is a naming conflict in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of creating or modifying fields in various SAP modules, such as in the configuration of cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a field with a name that is already in use within the same context or area of the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to define a new field with a name that already exists in the database or in the configuration.
  There is a naming convention violation, where the name does not adhere to the required standards or is already reserved for another purpose.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX399 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Fields: 
  
  Review the existing fields in the