How To Fix UCFE118 - Characteristic for header area already exists in a structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Characteristic for header area already exists in a structure

What causes this issue?

The characteristic that is to be used in the header area already exists
elsewhere in the data entry layout. It is no longer possible to use this
characteristic in the header area.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a different reusable header area. Generate a header area directly
in the layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

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