How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE114 - Field name already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Field name already exists

What causes this issue?

The field name entered already exists in the layout for this material
type.

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?

In order to prevent confusion or conflicts with the same field name in
other structure types, make sure that the field name entered is
consistent with the current material creation process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE114 - Field name already exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE114: Field name already exists
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or add a field with a name that already exists in the same context or structure. In SAP, field names within a particular data structure, table, or view must be unique. Attempting to define a field with a duplicate name leads to this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Adding a field to a structure or table where the field name is already used.
  Creating or modifying a data element or structure in ABAP Dictionary with a duplicate field name.
  Defining fields in Web Service Data (WSD) or other metadata where field names must be unique.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Field Names:
  
  Review the structure, table, or data element where you are adding the field.
  Verify if the field name you want to add already exists.
  
  
  
  Rename the Field:
  
  Choose a unique field name that does not conflict with existing fields.
  Follow naming conventions to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Data