How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION605 - Cannot add member &1 as case variation &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJA_EXCEPTION - BPC: Admin exception message class

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Cannot add member &1 as case variation &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION605 - Cannot add member &1 as case variation &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION605 indicates that there is an attempt to add a member to a hierarchy or structure in SAP that cannot be added because a case variation with the same identifier already exists. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when dealing with dimensions, hierarchies, or data models.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Case Variation: You are trying to add a member (e.g., a characteristic or dimension) that has the same case variation as an existing member. In SAP, case variations are often used to differentiate between members that may have similar names but differ in case (e.g., "Sales" vs. "sales").
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: If you are working with hierarchies, the structure may already contain a member with the same name or identifier, leading to a conflict.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may have constraints that prevent the addition of members that would violate existing rules or structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Members: Review the existing members in the hierarchy or dimension to identify if a member with the same name or case variation already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data model or hierarchy in SAP BW or BPC.
  
  
  Rename the New Member: If you find that a member with the same case variation exists, consider renaming the new member you are trying to add to ensure it is unique.
  
  
  Modify Case Sensitivity: If applicable, check if the system settings allow for case sensitivity. If the system treats "Sales" and "sales" as the same, you may need to adjust your naming conventions.
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure: If you are working with hierarchies, ensure that the structure is correctly defined and that there are no conflicts with existing members.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing hierarchies and dimensions in your version of SAP BW or BPC.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Look for specific guidelines on managing dimensions and hierarchies in SAP BW.
  SAP BPC Documentation: If you are using BPC, refer to the documentation for managing case variations and member definitions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.