How To Fix OIUP012 - Update - duplicate column names

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUP - PDM Message Class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Update - duplicate column names

What causes this issue?

And UPDATE SQL statement was encounter with duplicate column names
appearing in the SET clause.

System Response

Runtime error per standard non-PDM UPDATE functionality.

How to fix this error?

Review and correct UPDATE SQL to have unique column names in the SET
clause.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUP012 - Update - duplicate column names ?

  The SAP error message OIUP012, which indicates "Update - duplicate column names," typically occurs when there is an attempt to update a database table or view with duplicate column names in the SQL statement. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using ABAP programs, data uploads, or during data migration processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Column Names: The most common cause is that the SQL statement or the data structure being used contains two or more columns with the same name. This can happen if:
  
  The source data has duplicate column names.
  The mapping of fields in a data upload or migration process is incorrect.
  A join operation in a query results in duplicate column names.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Structure: If the data structure (like an internal table or a structure) used in the update operation has fields with the same name, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SQL Statement: Review the SQL statement or the data structure being used for the update operation. Ensure that all column names are unique. If you are using a SELECT statement with joins, consider using aliases to differentiate between columns.
  
  
  Modify Data Structure: If you are working with internal tables or structures in ABAP, ensure that all field names are unique. If necessary, rename fields to avoid duplication.
  
  
  Data Mapping: If you are performing a data upload or migration, check the mapping of fields to ensure that there are no duplicate column names in the source data.
  
  
  Use Aliases: When dealing with SQL queries that involve multiple tables, use aliases for the columns to avoid naming conflicts. For example:
  SELECT a.column1 AS col1, b.column1 AS col2 FROM table_a AS a JOIN table_b AS b ON a.id = b.id;
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the program or process that is generating the SQL statement to identify where the duplicate column names are being introduced.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on SQL statements, data uploads, and ABAP programming best practices to avoid such issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OIUP012 error in your SAP environment.