How To Fix SY076 - ABAP symbol & is defined more than once

SY076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 076

• Message text: ABAP symbol & is defined more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY076 - ABAP symbol & is defined more than once ?

  The SAP error message SY076 indicates that an ABAP symbol (variable, constant, or field) has been defined more than once in the same scope. This typically occurs when there are duplicate declarations of the same variable name within the same program, function module, or method.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Declarations: The most common cause is that the same variable name has been declared multiple times in the same scope (e.g., within the same method or function).
  Include Programs: If you are using include programs, the same variable might be declared in both the main program and the include, leading to conflicts.
  Global and Local Scope Conflicts: A variable might be declared globally and then again locally within a method or function, causing a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Declarations: Review the code to identify where the variable is declared multiple times. Ensure that each variable is declared only once within its scope.
  Rename Variables: If you need to use similar variable