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 can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC3 for locations or /SAPAPO/PROD for products.
  
  
  Use Unique External Keys: Ensure that the external key you are trying to assign is unique and not already in use. If necessary, modify the external key to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If you are migrating data, ensure that the data being imported does not contain duplicate external keys. Clean up the data before performing the upload.
  
  
  Review BAPI Calls: If you are using BAPIs to create or update objects, review the parameters being passed to ensure that the external key is correctly specified and does not conflict with existing records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAPI or function module you are using to understand the expected behavior regarding external keys.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing APO objects, such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for locations, /SAPAPO/PROD for products, and /SAPAPO/RES3 for resources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message APO_BAPI097.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in APO to ensure that external key assignments are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your external key assignments are unique and correctly mapped to the appropriate objects in SAP APO.