How To Fix RSDHA008 - Mapping not possible. Field is already mapped.

RSDHA008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Mapping not possible. Field is already mapped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA008 - Mapping not possible. Field is already mapped. ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA008 ("Mapping not possible. Field is already mapped.") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to map fields in a DataSource or InfoObject, and the field you are attempting to map is already associated with another field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Already Mapped: The primary cause of this error is that the field you are trying to map is already mapped to another field in the same DataSource or InfoObject. SAP BW does not allow multiple mappings for the same field.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the mapping is not set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  DataSource Changes: If changes were made to the DataSource or InfoObject after initial mappings were created, it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings:
  
  Go to the DataSource or InfoObject in question and review the existing mappings. Identify if the field you are trying to map