How To Fix UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI016 - There is already a question, question row, or answer column with ID &1

UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: There is already a question, question row, or answer column with ID &1

What causes this issue?

There is already a question, question row, or answer column with ID
&V1&. However, the ID must be unique within the questionnaire.

System Response

The value for the question ID, question rows, or answer columns is
reset.

How to fix this error?

Within a questionnaire, use IDs which are unique over all questions,
question rows, and answer columns.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI016 - There is already a question, question row, or answer column with ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI016 indicates that there is a duplicate entry in the survey form you are trying to create or modify. Specifically, it means that there is already a question, question row, or answer column with the same ID as the one you are attempting to add. This can occur in the context of SAP's survey functionality, where unique identifiers are required for each element.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate IDs: You are trying to create a new question, question row, or answer column that has the same ID as an existing one.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the ID, leading to unintentional duplication.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle unique IDs properly, or there may be a bug in the version you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing IDs: Review the existing questions, question rows, and answer columns in the survey form to identify any duplicates. Ensure