How To Fix RODPS609 - Field name "&1" is used more than once

RODPS609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RODPS - Operation Data Provider

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Field name "&1" is used more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RODPS609 - Field name "&1" is used more than once ?

  The SAP error message RODPS609, which states "Field name '&1' is used more than once," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting, particularly when working with DataSources, InfoObjects, or queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a field name is defined multiple times in a context where it should be unique. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Duplicate Field Definitions: The same field is included multiple times in a DataSource or InfoObject definition.
  Query Design Issues: In a query, if the same characteristic or key figure is added more than once, it can trigger this error.
  Transformation Rules: If you have transformation rules that map the same source field to multiple target fields, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RODPS609 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Review the DataSource or InfoObject definition to ensure that each field is defined