How To Fix RSPLFOX217 - Syntax error: form name &1 must differ from InfoProvider name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLFOX - FOX messages: Parsing and runtime

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Syntax error: form name &1 must differ from InfoProvider name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFOX217 - Syntax error: form name &1 must differ from InfoProvider name ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFOX217 indicates that there is a syntax error in a Fox formula where the form name you are trying to use is the same as the InfoProvider name. This is not allowed in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) because it can lead to confusion and ambiguity in the data processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you create or modify a Fox formula in a BW query and inadvertently use the same name for the form (the calculation or aggregation logic) as the InfoProvider (the data source). This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new form and mistakenly name it the same as an existing InfoProvider.
  You are editing an existing Fox formula and change the form name to match the InfoProvider name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the form name is unique and does not match the InfoProvider name. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the InfoProvider Name: Determine the name of the InfoProvider that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  Change the Form Name: 
  
  Open the Fox formula editor where the error is occurring.
  Change the form name to something different from the InfoProvider name. Ensure that the new name is unique and descriptive enough to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After changing the form name, save your changes and activate the Fox formula.
  
  
  Test the Query: Run the query again to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the Fox formula works as intended.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fox Formula: A Fox formula is a type of calculation used in SAP BW queries to perform complex calculations on data retrieved from InfoProviders.
  InfoProvider: An InfoProvider is a data source in SAP BW that can be a DataStore Object (DSO), InfoCube, or other types of data sources.
  Naming Conventions: It is a good practice to follow consistent naming conventions for forms and InfoProviders to avoid such conflicts in the future.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking the SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.