How To Fix TT285 - Table & is already declared in program &

TT285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TT - Extended Computer Aided Test Tool (eCATT) messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Table & is already declared in program &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TT285 - Table & is already declared in program & ?

  The SAP error message TT285 indicates that a table is being declared more than once in a program. This typically occurs when the same table is defined multiple times in the ABAP program or when there is a conflict in the naming of tables or structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Declaration: The most common cause is that the same table is declared multiple times in the same program or include.
  Include Files: If the program includes other files, and those files also declare the same table, it can lead to this error.
  Namespace Conflicts: If there are naming conflicts between different objects in the system, it can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Declarations: Review the program code to ensure that the table is declared only once. Look for duplicate DATA or TABLES statements.
  Use Includes Wisely: If you are using include files, check those files for duplicate declarations. Ensure that the table is declared in only one place.
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