How To Fix VCH_CFE_MSG005 - Custom field already exists.

VCH_CFE_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_CFE_MSG - Message Class for VCH_CFE_CSTICS

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Custom field already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_CFE_MSG005 - Custom field already exists. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_CFE_MSG005: Custom field already exists typically occurs when you are trying to create a custom field in a data structure or table that already has a field with the same name or identifier. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with custom fields in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, or other SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Name: The most common cause is that the field name you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are using a custom namespace, there might be a conflict with existing fields in the standard namespace.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings or attempts to modify existing fields without proper checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Fields: Before creating a new custom field, check the existing fields in the relevant data structure or table to ensure that the field name you want to use is not