How To Fix PHIN116 - Customizing table &1 not consistent; a field name appears more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Customizing table &1 not consistent; a field name appears more than once

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing table, the field names for <ZK>Cntr Rdng, Timestamp,
Date</> and/or <ZK>Time</> are used more than once. It is not allowed to
use the same field name twice.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the Customizing table, enter a unique name for one of the repeated
field names under:
<ZK>Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Master Data in Plant
Maintenance and Customer Service -> Technical Objects ->
Takeover/Handover of Technical Objects -> Takeover -> Make
Customer-Specific Settings for Additional Measuring Points.</>
or under:
<ZK>Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Master Data in Plant
Maintenance and Customer Service -> Technical Objects ->
Takeover/Handover of Technical Objects -> Handover -> Make
Customer-Specific Settings for Additional Measuring Points.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN116 - Customizing table &1 not consistent; a field name appears more than once ?

  The SAP error message PHIN116 indicates that there is an inconsistency in a customizing table where a field name appears more than once. This typically occurs during the configuration of SAP systems, particularly in the context of customizing tables that are used for various settings and configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a duplicate field name in a customizing table. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual errors during the configuration process where the same field is defined multiple times.
  Issues during data migration or transport where the same field is inadvertently included more than once.
  Inconsistencies in the data model or configuration settings that lead to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN116 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Customizing Table: The error message will specify the name of the customizing table (denoted as &1). Make a note of this table name.
  
  
  Check the Table Definition: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the structure of the customizing table. Look for the field names defined in the table.
  
  
  Locate Duplicates: Review the field definitions to identify any duplicates. You may need to check the technical settings or the field catalog to see if the same field is defined more than once.
  
  
  Correct the Duplicates: Once you have identified the duplicate field names, you will need to remove or rename the duplicates. This may involve:
  
  Deleting the duplicate entry if it is not needed.
  Renaming the field if it is required but should not have the same name as another field.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes: If the changes are made in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the quality and production environments as necessary.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the corrections, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for managing and viewing customizing tables.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details about the customizing table in question and its intended structure.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration and customizations in your SAP environment.