How To Fix S3014 - Logical database & contains more than one occurrence of table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Logical database & contains more than one occurrence of table &

What causes this issue?

A logical database can contain a database table no more than once.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You must manually change the lines of table TLDB that describe the
structure of this logical database. Also, check the structure with the
transaction for editing logical databases.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3014 - Logical database & contains more than one occurrence of table & ?

  The SAP error message S3014 indicates that there is an issue with a logical database that contains more than one occurrence of a specified table. This typically occurs when a logical database is designed to retrieve data from multiple tables, but the same table is included more than once in the logical database structure. This can lead to ambiguity in data retrieval and processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Table Entries: The logical database definition includes the same table multiple times, which can happen due to incorrect configuration or design.
  Incorrect Logical Database Design: The logical database may not be designed properly, leading to multiple references to the same table.
  Changes in Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., new tables added or existing tables modified), it may lead to inconsistencies in the logical database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Database Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the logical database definition.
  Look for the table that is mentioned in the error message and ensure it is only included once in the logical database.
  
  
  
  Modify the Logical Database:
  
  If you find that the table is included multiple times, remove the duplicate entries.
  Ensure that the logical database is designed to meet the requirements of your report or program without redundancy.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Logical Database:
  
  If necessary, you may need to rebuild the logical database from scratch to ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Programs:
  
  If the logical database is used in multiple programs, ensure that all programs are updated to reflect the changes made to the logical database.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the logical database and any associated reports or programs to ensure that they function correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for logical databases and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to logical databases and error S3014.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S3014 error and ensure that your logical database is functioning correctly.