How To Fix RSL_UI282 - A local characteristic for InfoObject '&1' already exists ('&2')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: A local characteristic for InfoObject '&1' already exists ('&2')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UI282 - A local characteristic for InfoObject '&1' already exists ('&2') ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI282 indicates that there is a conflict with a local characteristic for an InfoObject in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that a local characteristic with the same name already exists, which is causing a duplication issue.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Local Characteristics: You are trying to create or modify a local characteristic for an InfoObject, but a characteristic with the same name already exists in the same context.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the way characteristics are defined in the InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or conflicts in the definitions of InfoObjects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSL_UI282 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing).
  Look for the InfoObject mentioned in the error message and check if the local characteristic already exists.
  If it does, you may need to rename the new characteristic or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete:
  
  If the existing local characteristic is not needed, consider deleting it or renaming it to avoid the conflict.
  If you need both characteristics, ensure they have unique names.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that there are no conflicting definitions.
  Make sure that the transport did not overwrite any existing characteristics unintentionally.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and characteristics to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as some issues may be resolved in newer versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error code or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on InfoObjects and characteristics management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.