How To Fix RSQBW111 - Cannot overwrite existing InfoSet &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Cannot overwrite existing InfoSet &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW111 - Cannot overwrite existing InfoSet & ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW111 indicates that there is an attempt to overwrite an existing InfoSet in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This typically occurs when you try to create or modify an InfoSet with the same name as an existing one, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause is that you are trying to create a new InfoSet with a name that already exists in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another, there might be conflicts with existing objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or overwrite the existing InfoSet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoSets: 
  
  Go to the InfoSet maintenance transaction (e.g., SQ02) and check if an InfoSet with the same name already exists.
  If it does, you can either choose to modify the existing InfoSet or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Rename the New InfoSet: 
  
  If you want to keep both InfoSets, consider renaming the new InfoSet to a unique name that does not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If this issue arises during a transport, ensure that the target system does not already have an InfoSet with the same name. You may need to adjust your transport request accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify InfoSets. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused InfoSets: 
  
  If there are old or unused InfoSets that are no longer needed, consider deleting them to free up names for new InfoSets.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SQ02: InfoSet Query maintenance.
  SQ01: Query maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoSets and their management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to InfoSet management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSQBW111 error and successfully manage your InfoSets in SAP BW.