How To Fix /SCA/TSDM066 - Multiple data areas defined for characteristic value &1&

/SCA/TSDM066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/TSDM -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Multiple data areas defined for characteristic value &1&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/TSDM066 - Multiple data areas defined for characteristic value &1& ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/TSDM066 Multiple data areas defined for characteristic value &1& typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Management or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are multiple data areas defined for a specific characteristic value. This can lead to confusion in data processing and reporting, as the system may not know which data area to reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is the existence of multiple entries for the same characteristic value in the data model. This can happen due to incorrect data modeling or data loading processes that create duplicates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObjects or the data model that allow for multiple definitions of the same characteristic value.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent data entries or errors during data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes can lead to this situation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to