How To Fix /SMB/TYPES056 - TDC &1 cannot be referenced by different TDC Aliases &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TYPES -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: TDC &1 cannot be referenced by different TDC Aliases &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TYPES056 - TDC &1 cannot be referenced by different TDC Aliases &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TYPES056 TDC &1 cannot be referenced by different TDC Aliases &2 and &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) when there is a conflict in the usage of Type Definition Classes (TDCs) and their aliases.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a specific TDC (Type Definition Class) is being referenced by multiple aliases, which is not allowed. Each TDC should have a unique alias to avoid confusion and ensure that the system can correctly identify and manage the data types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the TDC and Aliases: Check the TDC mentioned in the error message (&1) and the aliases (&2 and &3) that are causing the conflict. You can usually find this information in the SAP system where the TDCs are defined.
  
  
  Review TDC Definitions: Go to the TDC definitions in your SAP system and review