How To Fix SEEF_BADI102 - BAdI &1 generation error: Data type with same name (&2 &3) exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEEF_BADI - Messages on BAdIs

• Message number: 102

• Message text: BAdI &1 generation error: Data type with same name (&2 &3) exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEEF_BADI102 - BAdI &1 generation error: Data type with same name (&2 &3) exists ?

  The SAP error message SEEF_BADI102 indicates that there is a problem with the generation of a Business Add-In (BAdI) due to a naming conflict with a data type. Specifically, the error message states that a data type with the same name already exists, which is causing the generation of the BAdI to fail.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  There is a naming conflict where a data type (structure, table type, etc.) with the same name as the BAdI or its associated components already exists in the system.
  The BAdI implementation is trying to create or reference a data type that has the same name as an existing one, leading to ambiguity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Conflicting Data Type:
  
  Check the error message for the names of the conflicting data types (indicated by &2 and &3 in the error message).
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the existing data type by its name.
  
  
  
  Rename or Modify the Conflicting Data Type:
  
  If the existing data type is not being used or can be modified, consider renaming it to avoid the conflict.
  If the existing data type is part of a standard SAP object, you may need to create a new custom data type with a different name for your BAdI implementation.
  
  
  
  Adjust the BAdI Implementation:
  
  If you have control over the BAdI implementation, ensure that it does not reference the conflicting data type or change its definition to use a different name.
  
  
  
  Re-generate the BAdI:
  
  After resolving the naming conflict, attempt to regenerate the BAdI implementation. You can do this by navigating to the BAdI implementation in transaction SE19 and selecting the "Activate" or "Generate" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references that might be causing the conflict. This includes checking for other BAdIs, function modules, or programs that might be using the same data type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check existing data types.
  SE19: BAdI Implementation - to manage BAdI implementations.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to explore various objects and their dependencies.
  
  
  
  BAdI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAdI you are working with to understand its purpose and any specific requirements it may have.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEEF_BADI102 error and successfully generate your BAdI implementation.