How To Fix TG062 - Naming conflict in data element & with pool table / cluster

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Naming conflict in data element & with pool table / cluster

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 pool and table cluster.

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 TG062 - Naming conflict in data element & with pool table / cluster ?

  The SAP error message TG062, which states "Naming conflict in data element & with pool table / cluster," typically occurs when there is a naming conflict between a data element and a pool table or cluster in the SAP system. This can happen when the same name is used for both a data element and a pool table or cluster, leading to ambiguity in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflict: The primary cause of this error is that the same name has been assigned to both a data element and a pool table or cluster. In SAP, data elements and database objects (like pool tables or clusters) must have unique names to avoid confusion.
  Inconsistent Naming Conventions: If naming conventions are not followed consistently, it can lead to such conflicts.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, transport requests can lead to naming conflicts if objects are not properly managed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Data Element or Pool Table/Cluster: The most straightforward solution is to rename either the data element or the conflicting pool table/cluster to ensure that they have unique names. This can be done in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  Go to transaction SE11.
  Enter the name of the data element or pool table/cluster.
  Modify the name to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Review your naming conventions to ensure that they are being followed consistently across the system. This can help prevent future conflicts.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that there are no conflicts introduced during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Best Practices: Implement best practices for naming conventions in your development environment to minimize the risk of such conflicts in the future.
  
  By addressing the naming conflict and ensuring that unique names are used for data elements and database objects, you can resolve the TG062 error and prevent it from occurring again.