How To Fix STOBJ136 - Node & is external in parent node &; was already defined in append <> &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Node & is external in parent node &; was already defined in append <> &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ136 - Node & is external in parent node &; was already defined in append <> & ?

  The SAP error message STOBJ136 indicates that there is a conflict in the definition of a node in a structure or table. Specifically, it means that the node you are trying to define is already defined in an append structure, which is causing a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The error occurs when you attempt to define a node in a structure that has already been defined in an append structure. This can happen if you are trying to extend a structure with an append that includes a field or node that already exists in the base structure.
  Inconsistent Data Model: The data model may have inconsistencies where the same field is defined in multiple places, leading to ambiguity in the structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Definitions: Review the structure and append definitions to identify where the duplicate node is defined. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the Data Dictionary (SE11) and checking the structure and its associated append.
  Looking for the node in both the main structure and any append structures.
  
  
  
  Remove or Rename Duplicates: If you find that the node is indeed defined in both places, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the duplicate definition from the append structure if it is not necessary.
  Rename the node in the append structure to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model: If the structure is part of a larger data model, consider adjusting the model to ensure that nodes are uniquely defined across all structures and append structures.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes you make are included in the appropriate transport requests for consistency across environments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and edit structures and SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies in database objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on defining structures and append structures to avoid conflicts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STOBJ136 error and ensure that your data structures are correctly defined without conflicts.