How To Fix Q6163 - Field name &1 already exists for index ID &2

Q6163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Field name &1 already exists for index ID &2

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& already exists for index ID &V2&.

System Response

The index cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the field name or delete the record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6163 - Field name &1 already exists for index ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q6163, which states "Field name &1 already exists for index ID &2," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with database indexes in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an index in a way that conflicts with an existing field name in the specified index.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Names: The error is primarily caused by trying to add a field to an index that already contains a field with the same name.
  Index Definition Issues: There may be an issue with the way the index is defined, leading to conflicts when attempting to modify or create it.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary or attempts to modify the structure of a table that is already indexed can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Indexes: Review the existing indexes for the specified index ID (&2) to see if