How To Fix BDDISTMODEL072 - Message type & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Message type & already exists

What causes this issue?

The same communication can only be set up once in a model view.
The message type &v1& has already been defined for client &v3& and
server &v4& in the model view &v2&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BDDISTMODEL072 - Message type & already exists ?

  The SAP error message BDDISTMODEL072 indicates that a message type you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Document Services (BDS) or when working with message types in the Business Workflow or Business Process Management.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new message type with a name that is already in use. Each message type must have a unique identifier, and if you try to register a message type that has the same name as an existing one, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Message Types:
  
  Use transaction code SWED (Workflow Event Definition) or SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check if the message type already exists.
  You can also use transaction BD12 (Change Message Type) to view existing message types.
  
  
  
  Rename or Modify:
  
  If you find that the message type already exists and you need to create a new one, consider renaming your new message type to something unique.
  If the existing message type is not needed, you may consider deleting or modifying it, but be cautious as this may affect other processes that rely on it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to message types and BDS to ensure you are following the correct procedures for creating or modifying message types.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Developments:
  
  If you are working in a custom development environment, check with your development team to see if there are any custom message types that might be conflicting with your new entry.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and plan to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that the message type is not already included in any transport requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWED, SWO1, BD12, and others that may help you manage message types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BDDISTMODEL072 error and successfully manage your message types in SAP.