How To Fix TG061 - Naming conflict in data element & with table / structure / view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Naming conflict in data element & with table / structure / view

What causes this issue?

As of Release 4.0, data elements are in the same namespace as tables,
structures, views, and table pools and clusters. The namespaces used to
be separate. Data elements therefore already exist, such as the data
element specified in the message, that have the sames names as, for
example, a table.

System Response

The data elements with name conflicts in the customer namespace are
renamed automatically during the upgrade to Release 4.0. All uses of
the data elements (for example, assignment of a data element to a table
field) are also renamed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Customer-specific managements or uses of data element names are not
renamed automatically. These can be, for example, occurrences of data
element names as field values in customer-specific tables or use of
data element names as strings in programs.
These occurrences of data element names should be changed manually to
maintain consistency. Table DDDTRENUPG contains the assignments between
old and new data element names for all data elements renamed at SAP and
at the customers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG061 - Naming conflict in data element & with table / structure / view ?

  The SAP error message TG061 indicates a naming conflict in a data element, which means that there is a conflict between the name of the data element and the names of tables, structures, or views in the SAP system. This typically occurs when the same name is used for different objects, leading to ambiguity in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflicts: The most common cause of this error is that the data element you are trying to create or modify has the same name as an existing table, structure, or view in the SAP system.
  Namespace Issues: If you are working in a custom namespace, there might be conflicts with standard SAP objects or other custom objects.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, transport requests can lead to conflicts if objects are not properly managed or if there are overlapping names in different development systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Data Element: The simplest solution is to rename the data element to something unique that does not conflict with existing objects. Ensure that the new name follows SAP naming conventions.
  Check Existing Objects: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check for existing tables, structures, or views that might have the same name as your data element.
  Use a Unique Namespace: If you are developing custom objects, consider using a unique namespace to avoid conflicts with standard SAP objects.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arises after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that there are no conflicting objects being transported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check existing data elements, tables, and structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to explore various objects in the SAP system.
  
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP naming conventions for data elements, tables, and other objects to avoid conflicts in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TG061 error and avoid similar issues in the future.