How To Fix UCFE021 - Two columns or rows have the same name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Two columns or rows have the same name

What causes this issue?

In a predefined fixed structure, you created two or more columns or
rows with the same name. This name needs to uniquely identify a column
or row and therefore must only occur once.

System Response

The changes will not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the names of the columns or rows.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE021 - Two columns or rows have the same name ?

  The SAP error message UCFE021 indicates that there is a conflict due to two columns or rows having the same name in a data structure, such as a table or a report. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse), SAP HANA, or other SAP applications that involve data modeling or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Names: The most common cause of this error is that two columns or rows in a data model, report, or query have been assigned the same name. This can happen during the design phase when creating queries, reports, or data models.
  Data Source Issues: If you are pulling data from multiple sources, there may be overlapping names in the datasets being combined.
  Inconsistent Naming Conventions: If naming conventions are not followed consistently, it can lead to confusion and duplication.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Review the data model, query, or report to identify where the duplicate names