How To Fix R8028 - InfoObject &1 was created; but data element exists already

R8028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 028

• Message text: InfoObject &1 was created; but data element exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8028 - InfoObject &1 was created; but data element exists already ?

  The SAP error message R8028 indicates that an InfoObject was created, but there is a conflict because a data element with the same name already exists in the system. This situation typically arises during the creation of InfoObjects in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment, where the system checks for existing data elements to avoid duplication.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Element: The primary cause of this error is that the data element you are trying to create for the InfoObject already exists in the SAP system.
  Naming Conflicts: The naming conventions used for the InfoObject and the data element may overlap, leading to this conflict.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be a situation where the data element exists in the target system but not in the source system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Data Elements: Before creating a new InfoObject, check if the data element