How To Fix UA_SM1041 - Alternative field name &1 was assigned several times

UA_SM1041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Alternative field name &1 was assigned several times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_SM1041 - Alternative field name &1 was assigned several times ?

  The SAP error message UA_SM1041, which states "Alternative field name &1 was assigned several times," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or configuration in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data sources, InfoObjects, or similar entities in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when an alternative field name (often used for mapping or transformation purposes) has been assigned multiple times to different fields or objects within the same context. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The same alternative field name is being used for different fields or objects, leading to ambiguity in data processing.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the data model or transformation settings where the same name is mistakenly reused.
  Data Source Issues: Problems in the data source definition where alternative names are not unique.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UA_SM1041 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Assignments:
  
  Check the configuration of the InfoObjects, data sources, or transformations