How To Fix XW275 - &1 for the segment &2 is declared more than once in view fields.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 275

• Message text: &1 for the segment &2 is declared more than once in view fields.

What causes this issue?

&1 for the segment &2 is declared more than once in view
fields.

System Response

In the view definition, this particular view field is declared more than
once. Also, there might be other fields declared more than once.

How to fix this error?

Remove the field which is declared twice in the view fields part of the
view definition. Also check if all the fields declared are unique.

Procedure for System Administrators

The view generation program cannot create a program for this particular
view, since there are two declarations of the same field of a particular
segment. Hence in turn the view will not be executable.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW275 - &1 for the segment &2 is declared more than once in view fields. ?

  The SAP error message XW275 indicates that a segment in a view is declared more than once. This typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, such as views or structures, where a segment (or field) is defined multiple times, leading to ambiguity in the data structure.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Declaration: The most common cause of this error is that the same field or segment has been declared multiple times within the same view or structure.
  Incorrect View Definition: If you are combining multiple tables or structures in a view, it is possible that the same field exists in more than one of the underlying tables or structures.
  Copy-Paste Errors: Sometimes, during the development process, fields may be inadvertently copied and pasted, leading to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check View Definition: Review the definition of the view in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11). Look for any duplicate fields or segments that may have been defined.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find that a field is declared more than once, remove the duplicate declaration. Ensure that each field in the view is unique.
  Use Aliases: If you need to include fields with the same name from different tables, consider using aliases to differentiate them.
  Rebuild the View: If the view is complex, it may be easier to recreate it from scratch, ensuring that you do not introduce duplicates.
  Check Related Structures: If the view is based on multiple structures, check those structures for duplicate fields as well.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and edit the definitions of tables, views, and structures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on creating views and managing data dictionary objects.
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the duplicates are coming from, you can use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and see how the view is being constructed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XW275 error and ensure that your view is correctly defined without duplicate segments.