How To Fix RSDME017 - Source data field &2 already exists. Specify another name

RSDME017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Source data field &2 already exists. Specify another name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME017 - Source data field &2 already exists. Specify another name ?

  The SAP error message RSDME017 indicates that there is a conflict with the naming of a source data field in the context of data modeling, particularly in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a data source and specify a field name that already exists in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new field in a data source, but the name you have chosen for the field is already in use by another field in the same data source or in the data model.
  There may be a naming conflict due to similar field names in different contexts (e.g., InfoObjects, DataSources, etc.).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDME017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Field Names:
  
  Review the existing fields in the data source or InfoObject to identify if the field name you are trying to use is