How To Fix SCRL470 - Component ID &1 of structure &2 is not unique. Choose a different ID.

SCRL470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRL - Messages for custom resuse libraries

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Component ID &1 of structure &2 is not unique. Choose a different ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRL470 - Component ID &1 of structure &2 is not unique. Choose a different ID. ?

  The SAP error message SCRL470 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a component ID within a structure in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a structure in the SAP system, and the component ID you are trying to use is already in use within that structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Component ID: The most common cause of this error is that the component ID you are trying to assign to a field in a structure is already assigned to another field within the same structure.
  Incorrect Structure Definition: If the structure is being defined or modified incorrectly, it may lead to conflicts in component IDs.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, there may be conflicts due to existing definitions in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Component IDs: Review the structure definition to see if the component ID you are trying to