How To Fix RSDD_LM073 - Alias name '&1' exists more than once (provider name &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Alias name '&1' exists more than once (provider name &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM073 - Alias name '&1' exists more than once (provider name &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM073 indicates that there is a duplicate alias name in the context of a data provider (like an InfoProvider or a DataSource) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify an alias for a data provider, and the alias name you are trying to use already exists for that provider.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Alias: The primary cause of this error is that the alias name you are trying to create or modify already exists for the specified provider. Each alias name must be unique within the context of the provider.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoProvider or DataSource that lead to the same alias being defined multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Aliases:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for InfoProviders) and check the existing aliases for the specified provider.
  Look for the alias name that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete Duplicate Alias:
  
  If you find that the alias name already exists, you can either rename the new alias you are trying to create or delete the existing one if it is no longer needed.
  Ensure that the alias names are meaningful and do not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check on the InfoProvider or DataSource to ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and plan to transport changes to production, ensure that the transport requests are correctly set up and do not contain conflicting alias definitions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to alias names for future reference and to avoid similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and aliases.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD_LM073 error and ensure that your alias names are unique within the specified provider.