How To Fix SOS_MAPPING140 - The name & that you reserved is already assigned to a standard attribute

SOS_MAPPING140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOS_MAPPING - Object Services: Persistence Mapping for Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: The name & that you reserved is already assigned to a standard attribute

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SOS_MAPPING140 - Details

• The SAP error message SOS_MAPPING140 indicates that there is a naming conflict in the system. Specifically, it means that the name you are trying to reserve for a custom attribute is already being used by a standard attribute in the SAP system. This can occur when you are working with data mapping, especially in the context of SAP Data Services or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflict: The name you are trying to use for your custom attribute is already assigned to a standard attribute in the SAP system.
  Reserved Names: Certain names are reserved for standard attributes, and attempting to use them for custom attributes will lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in your data mapping or attribute definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Choose a Different Name: The simplest solution is to select a different name for your custom attribute that does not conflict with existing standard attributes. Ensure that the new name adheres