How To Fix RSISW252 - Parameterization step &1: Parameter &2 already exists

RSISW252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSISW - Intelligent Services

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Parameterization step &1: Parameter &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSISW252 - Parameterization step &1: Parameter &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RSISW252 indicates that there is an issue with the parameterization of a certain step in the SAP system, specifically that a parameter you are trying to create or modify already exists. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoProviders, transformations, or data flows.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create or modify a parameter that has already been defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When you are trying to create a new transformation or data flow and a parameter with the same name already exists.
  When you are importing or activating a data model that includes parameters that conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSISW252 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Parameters:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the area where the error