How To Fix RSR_TRANS025 - Member '&1' already defined in '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_TRANS -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Member '&1' already defined in '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_TRANS025 - Member '&1' already defined in '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSR_TRANS025 indicates that there is a conflict in the definition of a member in a query or a data model. Specifically, it means that the member (identified by &1) is already defined in the context of the object (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, queries, or transformations.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Member Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the same member (e.g., a characteristic or key figure) is defined multiple times in the same context, such as in a query or a transformation.
  Incorrect Query Design: If you are designing a query and have inadvertently included the same characteristic or key figure more than once, this error can occur.
  Transformation Issues: In the case of data transformations, if the same field is being mapped multiple times or if there are conflicting definitions, this error can arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Review the list of characteristics and key figures included in the query.
  Remove any duplicate entries of the member that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Transformations:
  
  If the error occurs during data loading, check the transformation rules.
  Ensure that each field is mapped only once and that there are no conflicting definitions.
  
  
  
  Check InfoObjects:
  
  If the member is an InfoObject, ensure that it is not defined in multiple places where it should only be defined once.
  Review the InfoObject settings to ensure there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query/Transformation:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or transformation from scratch, ensuring that you do not include duplicate members.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Version Specifics: Be aware that the behavior of queries and transformations can vary between different versions of SAP BW/BI, so ensure that you are referencing the correct version documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSR_TRANS025 error and ensure that your queries and transformations are correctly defined without duplicate members.