How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLX072 - Same name '&1' for parameter and element not allowed

SDDIC_ADT_DDLX072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLX - Messages for CDS Metadata Extension

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Same name '&1' for parameter and element not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLX072 - Same name '&1' for parameter and element not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLX072 indicates that there is a naming conflict in your Data Definition Language (DDL) definitions, specifically when defining parameters and elements in a data structure or a similar context. The error message states that the same name is being used for both a parameter and an element, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to define a parameter and an element with the same name within the same scope. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a data structure, table, or view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT).
  When defining a method or function module where both parameters and elements are defined with identical names.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the names of parameters and elements are unique within the same context. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Conflict: Review the code or definition where the