How To Fix APO_BAPI097 - Different external key assignment for the same object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Different external key assignment for the same object

What causes this issue?

An external key is to be assigned to an internal key.
However, another external key has already been assigned to the same
internal key.

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?

Check the transferred data for information as to whether different
external keys were transferred to the same internal key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI097 - Different external key assignment for the same object ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI097 indicates that there is a conflict in the external key assignment for the same object in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update an object (like a product, location, or resource) in APO, and the external key you are using is already assigned to another object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate External Keys: The external key you are trying to use is already assigned to a different object in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing mass uploads, there may be inconsistencies in the external key assignments.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of external keys to internal objects may not be correctly set up, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Verify the existing external keys in the system to see if the key you are trying to use is already assigned to another object. You