How To Fix QISR014 - Structure &1 contains field &2, which is also in structure &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QISR - Internal Service Requests

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Structure &1 contains field &2, which is also in structure &4

What causes this issue?

Structure &V1& contains field &V2&, which is also in structure &V4&.
Structure &V4& is used in characteristic &V3&. A field may only be in
the characteristic list once. Structures should be regarded as broken
down.

How to fix this error?

Use a structure that does not contain field &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QISR014 - Structure &1 contains field &2, which is also in structure &4 ?

  The SAP error message QISR014 indicates that there is a conflict in the structure definitions within your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the structure you are working with (denoted as &1) contains a field (denoted as &2) that is also present in another structure (denoted as &4). This can lead to ambiguity and conflicts when the system tries to process these structures.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that the same field name has been defined in multiple structures, which can create confusion for the system.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the structures are meant to represent different entities or concepts, having overlapping field names can indicate a design flaw in the data model.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like adding or modifying fields), this error may arise if the changes were not properly synchronized across all relevant structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Structure Definitions: Check the definitions of both structures (the one causing the error and the one it conflicts with) to identify the overlapping field. You can do this using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  
  
  Rename Fields: If the overlapping field is not intended to be the same, consider renaming one of the fields to eliminate the conflict. This may involve updating any related programs or function modules that reference these structures.
  
  
  Refactor Structures: If the structures are meant to represent different entities but share common fields, consider creating a base structure that contains the common fields and then have the other structures inherit from it.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that any changes made do not break existing functionality. Check for dependencies in programs, function modules, or other structures that may rely on the original definitions.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are properly transported to the quality assurance and production environments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 to view and edit data dictionary objects, and SE80 for a broader view of the object hierarchy.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or community forums for best practices on structuring data models and avoiding naming conflicts.
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the affected areas of the application to ensure that the changes do not introduce new issues.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the conflict and ensuring that your data structures are well-defined and consistent, you can resolve the QISR014 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.