How To Fix ST828 - Synonym and term entry must not be identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Synonym and term entry must not be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST828 - Synonym and term entry must not be identical ?

  The SAP error message ST828 indicates that there is an issue with the synonym and term entry in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the synonym and the term you are trying to create or modify are identical, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create a synonym for a term in the SAP system, but the synonym you are trying to define is the same as the term itself. In other words, the system does not allow a term to have a synonym that is identical to it.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the synonym you are trying to create is different from the term. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Entries: Review the term and synonym entries you are trying to create. Make sure that the synonym is not the same as the term.
  
  
  Modify the Synonym: If the synonym is identical to the term, change it to a different word or phrase that accurately represents the term but is not the same.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the entries again.
  
  
  Validation: Ensure that the new synonym is valid and does not conflict with any existing terms or synonyms in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or documentation specific to your version of SAP for more detailed information on managing terms and synonyms.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST02 (for performance analysis) or SE11 (for data dictionary) if you need to look up or modify entries.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify terms and synonyms in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST828 error and successfully create or modify the term and its synonym in the SAP system.