How To Fix RSO708 - Target name &2 is assigned more than once for Object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Target name &2 is assigned more than once for Object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO708 - Target name &2 is assigned more than once for Object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO708 indicates that a target name is assigned more than once for a specific object type in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This typically occurs when there are duplicate entries in the configuration of data targets, such as InfoProviders, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or InfoCubes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The same target name is assigned to multiple objects, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data flow or data target settings.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, duplicates may arise if the same object is included in multiple transports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO708 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Check the configuration of the object type mentioned in the error message (e.g., InfoProvider, DSO).
  Look for any duplicate target names assigned to the same object type.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate assignments, remove or correct them to ensure that each target name is unique for the object type.
  Ensure that the target names are correctly assigned according to your data flow requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that the same object is not being transported multiple times with conflicting configurations.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check on the data model to ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  If necessary, re-activate the affected objects to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench, RSO2 for DataSource maintenance, and RSPC for process chains.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring data targets and troubleshooting common errors.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSO708 error and ensure that your data targets are correctly configured without duplicates.