How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL604 - Attribute & is already defined; method & must be renamed

SWDP_WB_TOOL604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_WB_TOOL - Web Dynpro: Messages for Workbench Tools

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Attribute & is already defined; method & must be renamed

YCAUSE&
You have implicitly recreated method &V2& in the implementation editor.
However, an attribute called &V1& has already been defined

System Response

The requested action cannot be performed in the editor until the method
has been renamed, otherwise data will be lost.

How to fix this error?

Rename method &V2& in the coding

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL604 - Attribute & is already defined; method & must be renamed ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL604 indicates that there is a naming conflict in your Web Dynpro application. Specifically, it means that an attribute or method you are trying to define in your Web Dynpro component has the same name as an existing attribute or method. This can occur when you are trying to create a new attribute or method that has already been defined in the same context or component.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Naming: You are attempting to create an attribute or method with a name that is already used in the same context or component.
  Inheritance Issues: If your component is inheriting from a parent component, the name might already exist in the parent.
  Typographical Errors: Sometimes, a simple typo can lead to confusion in naming.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Attribute/Method: The simplest solution is to rename the attribute or method you are trying to create. Choose a unique name that does not conflict with existing names.
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