How To Fix RSWADMDERR1340 - bi:attribute redefined

RSWADMDERR1340 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR1 - Web Application Designer 4.0 Error Messages

• Message number: 340

• Message text: bi:attribute redefined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1340 - bi:attribute redefined ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1340, which indicates "BI: Attribute redefined," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is a conflict in the definition of attributes in a data model or InfoObject. This error suggests that an attribute has been defined more than once or that there is a mismatch in the attribute definitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Attribute Definitions: The same attribute is defined multiple times within the same InfoObject or across different InfoObjects.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The attribute may have been defined with different data types in different contexts, leading to a conflict.
  Changes in Data Model: Recent changes to the data model or InfoObjects that have not been properly synchronized or activated can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, inconsistencies may arise if the target system does not have the same definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Definitions: Review the definitions of