How To Fix /PLMB/BA_FRW033 - Data element is not distinct in structure: data element &2, field name &1

/PLMB/BA_FRW033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_FRW -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Data element is not distinct in structure: data element &2, field name &1

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/PLMB/BA_FRW033 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_FRW033 indicates that there is a problem with the data structure in your SAP system, specifically that a data element is not distinct within the structure. This typically occurs when there are multiple fields in a structure that are defined with the same data element, which can lead to ambiguity in data handling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-distinct Data Elements: The error arises when two or more fields in a structure are using the same data element. This can happen if the data element is reused across different fields without proper differentiation.
  Structure Definition Issues: The structure may have been defined incorrectly, or there may have been changes in the data model that were not properly reflected in the structure definition.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model has been modified (e.g., during an upgrade or customization), it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Structure Definition: Check the structure where