How To Fix SDDIC_DDLA_ANNOCHECK060 - Annotation '&1' already defined at the same layer and variant in '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_DDLA_ANNOCHECK - Messages for annotation usage check

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Annotation '&1' already defined at the same layer and variant in '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_DDLA_ANNOCHECK060 - Annotation '&1' already defined at the same layer and variant in '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_DDLA_ANNOCHECK060 indicates that there is a duplicate annotation definition in the same layer and variant. This typically occurs when you are trying to define an annotation that has already been defined elsewhere in the same context, which can lead to conflicts or ambiguity in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Annotations: The most common cause of this error is that the same annotation is being defined multiple times within the same layer and variant. This can happen if:
  
  You are importing or activating a transport request that contains the same annotation.
  There are multiple developers working on the same object and inadvertently create the same annotation.
  Annotations are defined in different places (e.g., different CDS views) but are intended to be the same.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Layer/Variant Usage: The error can also arise if there is confusion regarding the layers and variants being used, leading to attempts to redefine an annotation that is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Review the annotations defined in the specified layer and variant. You can do this by checking the relevant CDS views or other objects where annotations are defined.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to inspect the definitions.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Duplicates: 
  
  If you find that the annotation is indeed defined multiple times, you will need to either remove the duplicate definition or modify it to ensure that it is unique.
  Ensure that the annotations are defined in a way that they do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the error occurs during a transport, check the transport request for any conflicting definitions and resolve them before importing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific annotations you are working with to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the affected objects to ensure that the error is resolved and that the annotations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that you are working with compatible versions of SAP components, as discrepancies can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDDIC_DDLA_ANNOCHECK060 error and ensure that your annotations are correctly defined without conflicts.