How To Fix STOBJ129 - Node name & appears multiple times in structured object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Node name & appears multiple times in structured object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ129 - Node name & appears multiple times in structured object & ?

  The SAP error message STOBJ129 indicates that a node name appears multiple times in a structured object. This typically occurs in the context of data structures, such as when working with ABAP programs, data dictionary objects, or when defining structures in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Node Names: The same node name is defined more than once within a structured object (like a structure or an internal table).
  Incorrect Data Structure Definition: When defining a structure, if the same field or node is mistakenly defined multiple times, it leads to this error.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model has been modified and not all references have been updated, it can lead to duplicate node names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STOBJ129 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Go to the data dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the structure definition where the error is occurring.
  Look for duplicate field names or node names within the structure.
  
  
  
  Modify the Structure:
  
  If you find duplicate node names, rename or remove the duplicates to ensure that each node name is unique within the structure.
  
  
  
  Check Related Programs/Objects:
  
  If the structure is used in multiple programs or function modules, ensure that all references are updated accordingly after making changes to the structure.
  
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the structure to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Run the program or transaction that was causing the error to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data structures and best practices for defining them.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace where the structure is being used and identify any additional issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STOBJ129 error and ensure that your structured objects are correctly defined without duplicate node names.