How To Fix SRAL020 - Log Field '&1' already exists in Log Group '&2' in configuration '&3'

SRAL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Log Field '&1' already exists in Log Group '&2' in configuration '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL020 - Log Field '&1' already exists in Log Group '&2' in configuration '&3' ?

  The SAP error message SRAL020 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of log fields within a log group. Specifically, it means that the log field you are trying to add or configure already exists in the specified log group. This can occur during the configuration of logging for various applications or processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Log Field: The log field you are trying to add is already defined in the log group you are working with.
  Configuration Error: There may be an oversight in the configuration process where the same log field is being defined multiple times.
  Incorrect Log Group: You might be trying to add a log field to the wrong log group, which already contains that field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Log Fields: Review the existing log fields in the specified log group (&2) to confirm if the log field (&1) is already present.
  Modify Configuration: If the log field is indeed