How To Fix /LTB/MC206 - Mapped fields will be overwritten

/LTB/MC206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/MC -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Mapped fields will be overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/MC206 - Mapped fields will be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/MC206 Mapped fields will be overwritten typically occurs in the context of data mapping or data transfer processes, particularly when using the SAP Logistics Business Suite or related modules. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the data mapping where fields that have been mapped are about to be overwritten, which can lead to data loss or inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Mapping Conflicts: The error arises when there are multiple data sources or processes trying to write to the same field in a target structure. This can happen during data uploads, migrations, or integrations where the same field is being populated from different sources.
  Data Overwrite: If a field is already populated with data and a new process attempts to write to that field without proper checks, SAP raises this error to prevent unintentional data loss.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the mapping settings or data transfer settings can