How To Fix WXP212 - Database table &1 has already been defined; further entries not required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Database table &1 has already been defined; further entries not required

What causes this issue?

You have entered a reference table, a field catalog or a current number
for a characteristic or key figure.
This is no longer necessary as the database table and therefore also a
reference for the Data Dictionary were already defined for the planning
step.

System Response

The reference table, field catalog or current number are later deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP212 - Database table &1 has already been defined; further entries not required ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP212: Database table &1 has already been defined; further entries not required
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the generation or modification of a Web Dynpro component or when working with Web Dynpro ABAP applications. It indicates that the database table you are trying to define or add to a context or component controller has already been defined previously. In other words, the system detects a duplicate entry for the same database table in the context or component controller.
  This usually happens when:
  
  You try to add the same database table multiple times to the context or component controller.
  There is an attempt to redefine or re-import a table that is already present.
  During the import of data sources or context nodes, the same table is referenced more than once.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since this is a warning (WXP212), it does not stop the process but informs you that the table is already defined and no further entries are necessary.
  To resolve or handle this warning:
  
  
  Check the Context or Component Controller:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the Web Dynpro Explorer.
  Navigate to the context or component controller where the table is being added.
  Verify if the database table is already present.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find duplicate entries of the same database table, remove the redundant ones.
  Ensure that the table is defined only once in the context or component controller.
  
  
  
  Avoid Re-importing the Same Table:
  
  When importing data sources or context nodes, avoid importing the same table multiple times.
  Use existing context nodes or reuse the already defined table references.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If you have custom code or enhancements that manipulate the context or component controller, verify that they do not add the same table multiple times.
  
  
  
  Regenerate or Rebuild the Component:
  
  After cleaning up duplicates, regenerate or rebuild the Web Dynpro component to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP (Web Dynpro ABAP)
  Message Number: 212
  This message is informational and does not indicate an error that stops processing.
  It helps maintain clean and efficient context structures by avoiding redundant entries.
  Similar warnings may appear when working with context nodes, data sources, or component controllers in Web Dynpro ABAP.
  For more details, you can check SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal related to Web Dynpro ABAP context handling.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Duplicate definition of the same database table in Web Dynpro context or component controller.
  Effect: Warning message indicating no need for further entries.
  Solution: Remove duplicate entries and ensure the table is defined only once.
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction where this message appears, please provide more details!