How To Fix WXP165 - Infocube field &2 is already assigned to scenario field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Infocube field &2 is already assigned to scenario field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP165 - Infocube field &2 is already assigned to scenario field &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP165 Infocube field &2 is already assigned to scenario field &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the process of defining or maintaining a BW (Business Warehouse) transformation or Data Transfer Process (DTP) involving an InfoCube and a DataSource or transformation scenario.
  
  The message indicates that a particular InfoCube field (represented by &2) has already been assigned or mapped to a specific scenario field (represented by &1).
  In other words, the system detects a duplicate assignment or mapping of the same InfoCube field to the same scenario field within the transformation or scenario.
  This usually happens when you try to assign the same InfoCube field multiple times to the same scenario field, which is not allowed because each field mapping must be unique.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While creating or editing a transformation between a DataSource and an InfoCube.
  When assigning fields in the transformation rule or scenario.
  When copying or modifying existing transformations or scenarios.
  During scenario maintenance in the transformation editor.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the field assignments in the transformation/scenario:
  
  Go to the transformation or scenario maintenance screen.
  Review the field mappings carefully.
  Identify where the InfoCube field (&2) is assigned multiple times to the same scenario field (&1).
  
  
  
  Remove duplicate assignments:
  
  Delete or correct the duplicate mapping.
  Ensure that each InfoCube field is assigned only once to a scenario field.
  
  
  
  Adjust the transformation logic if needed:
  
  If you intended to map the InfoCube field to multiple scenario fields, verify if this is allowed or if you need to create separate transformations or use different fields.
  
  
  
  Save and activate the transformation/scenario:
  
  After correcting the mappings, save and activate the transformation.
  The warning should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (WXP165), not an error, so it may not stop the process but indicates a potential issue that could cause incorrect data loading or transformation behavior.
  Proper field mapping is crucial for accurate data transfer and reporting in SAP BW.
  If you are working with transformation scenarios (used for complex transformations), ensure that the scenario fields and InfoCube fields are uniquely mapped.
  Sometimes, this message can appear if you copy transformations and forget to adjust the field mappings accordingly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WXP165 Infocube field &2 is already assigned to scenario field &1
  
  
  Cause
  Duplicate assignment of the same InfoCube field to the same scenario field in a scenario
  
  
  Solution
  Remove duplicate field assignments in the transformation/scenario
  
  
  Impact
  Warning; may cause incorrect data mapping if not resolved
  
  
  Where to fix
  Transformation or scenario maintenance in SAP BW
  
  
  
  
  If you need help locating the transformation or scenario, use transaction codes like RSA1 (BW Modeling) or RSTRAN (Transformation maintenance).
  
  Let me know if you want step-by-step instructions on how to navigate to the transformation and fix the mappings!