How To Fix LRM_BS004 - Field position &1 already being used

LRM_BS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_BS - IRM - Business Suite

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Field position &1 already being used

What causes this issue?

You tried to register data to determine the BOR key. The field position
&V1& you entered is already being used by the entry &V2&.

System Response

You cannot register a different data record with the field position &V1&
.

How to fix this error?

Choose a position number that is not being used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_BS004 - Field position &1 already being used ?

  The SAP error message LRM_BS004 with the description "Field position &1 already being used" typically occurs in the context of data entry or configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with field positions in a screen or a data structure. This error indicates that the specified field position (denoted by &1) is already occupied by another field, which leads to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Position Conflict: The primary cause of this error is that the field position you are trying to assign to a new field is already assigned to another field. In SAP, each field on a screen or in a data structure must have a unique position.
  Screen Layout Configuration: This can happen during the configuration of screen layouts, where multiple fields are inadvertently assigned the same position.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the SAP system, they might lead to overlapping field positions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Assignments: Review the screen