How To Fix SIC_FM_ENGINE003 - Semantic match analyzer found that objects are duplicates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_FM_ENGINE - Messages for Fine Match Engine

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Semantic match analyzer found that objects are duplicates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_FM_ENGINE003 - Semantic match analyzer found that objects are duplicates ?

  The SAP error message SIC_FM_ENGINE003 indicates that the Semantic Match Analyzer has identified duplicate objects in the context of a specific operation, typically related to the use of function modules or other semantic objects in SAP. This error often arises during the process of analyzing or optimizing function modules, particularly when there are multiple definitions or implementations that are semantically similar or identical.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Function Modules: The most common cause is the existence of multiple function modules that perform the same or very similar tasks. This can happen due to:
  
  Custom development where similar functionality was created independently.
  Transport of function modules from different systems leading to duplicates.
  Changes in the system that were not properly managed or documented.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Naming Conventions: Sometimes, naming conventions may lead to confusion, where different developers create similar function modules without realizing that a similar one already exists.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If function modules are transported from one system to another,