How To Fix S3251 - The name of untyped node & is already being used

S3251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 251

• Message text: The name of untyped node & is already being used

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a node that already exists in the logical
database (without <...>).

System Response

You may not use this node name.

How to fix this error?

Use another name.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3251 - The name of untyped node & is already being used ?

  The SAP error message S3251, which states "The name of untyped node & is already being used," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with XML or data structures. This error indicates that there is a naming conflict with an untyped node in your data structure or XML schema.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Duplicate Naming: You have defined multiple untyped nodes with the same name in your data structure or XML schema. In ABAP, untyped nodes are often used in dynamic contexts, and having two nodes with the same name can lead to ambiguity.
  Incorrect XML Structure: If you are working with XML data, the structure may not be well-formed, leading to conflicts in node naming.
  Data Dictionary Issues: If you are using structures or tables defined in the Data Dictionary, there may be conflicts in naming conventions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S3251 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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