How To Fix NRSCNV056 - Attribute &1 already exists in InfoObject &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRSCNV - Message class

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Attribute &1 already exists in InfoObject &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRSCNV056 - Attribute &1 already exists in InfoObject &2 ?

  The SAP error message NRSCNV056 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an attribute in an InfoObject that already exists. This typically occurs during the process of data modeling or when you are trying to enhance an InfoObject in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Attribute Definition: You are trying to add an attribute to an InfoObject that already has an attribute with the same name.
  Data Model Conflicts: There may be conflicts in the data model where the same attribute is defined multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the definitions of InfoObjects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NRSCNV056 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Attributes:
  
  Go to the InfoObject in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Check the list of attributes for the InfoObject to see if the attribute you are trying to add already exists.
  
  
  
  Rename or Remove Duplicate:
  
  If the attribute already exists and you need to add a new one, consider renaming the new attribute to avoid the conflict.
  If the existing attribute is not needed, you can remove it (ensure that it is not being used in any queries or reports).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If this error occurred after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that the InfoObject definitions are consistent across systems.
  Make sure that the transport did not overwrite any existing definitions that could lead to this conflict.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Conventions:
  
  Ensure that you are following the naming conventions for attributes in your organization to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and manage InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NRSCNV056 error and successfully manage your InfoObjects in SAP BW.