How To Fix RSODP_ABAP_CDS212 - Element &1 can only use local name. Element &2 uses the same target.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP_ABAP_CDS -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Element &1 can only use local name. Element &2 uses the same target.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS212 - Element &1 can only use local name. Element &2 uses the same target. ?

  The SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS212 indicates a conflict in the naming of elements within a Core Data Services (CDS) view. Specifically, the error message states that an element (field) can only use a local name because another element is using the same target name. This typically occurs when there are naming conflicts in the definitions of the fields in your CDS view.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflict: The error arises when two or more fields in the CDS view are trying to use the same name or alias, which is not allowed. This can happen if you are trying to define a field with a name that is already being used by another field in the same context.
  Inconsistent Aliasing: If you are using aliases for fields and two fields end up with the same alias, this will also trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Names: Review the