How To Fix BDDISTMODEL071 - Message type & already exists in model view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BDDISTMODEL - Distribution Model Maintenance: Manual and Using API

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Message type & already exists in model view &

What causes this issue?

A message type in connection with a client and a server can only be
defined in several model views if the validity periods of the model
views are disjunct.
The message type &v1& is already defined for client &v3& and server &v4&
in model view &v2&, whose validity periods overlap.

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?

Change the validity periods so that they do not overlap. Then try to add
the message type again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BDDISTMODEL071 - Message type & already exists in model view & ?

  The SAP error message BDDISTMODEL071 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a message type in a model view that already exists. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) where message types are defined for communication between different components or systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Message Type: You are trying to create a message type that already exists in the specified model view.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the model view settings or the message type definitions.
  System or User Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to create a message type that is already defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Message Types:
  
  Navigate to the model view in question and check the list of existing message types.
  Verify if the message type you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Message Type:
  
  If the message type already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing message type instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing message type is no longer needed, you may delete it if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Identifier:
  
  If you need to create a new message type, ensure that it has a unique identifier that does not conflict with existing message types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to message types and model views for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify message types in the model view.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) that may help you navigate the workflow environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BDDISTMODEL071 error and continue with your workflow or BPM configuration.