How To Fix BDDISTMODEL073 - Partner systems must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Partner systems must be different

What causes this issue?

The partner systems must be different. You attempted to use method &v1&
to communicate between sending system &v3& and receiving system &v3& 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?

Choose different sending and receiving systems.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BDDISTMODEL073 - Partner systems must be different ?

  The SAP error message BDDISTMODEL073 with the description "Partner systems must be different" typically occurs in the context of SAP's distributed systems, particularly when dealing with the Business Data Distribution (BDD) model. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of partner systems in a distribution model, where the same partner system is being assigned multiple times or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Partner Systems: The error usually arises when the same partner system is assigned to multiple entries in the distribution model. Each partner system should be unique in its assignment.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the distribution model settings, leading to conflicts in partner system assignments.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the partner systems, such as incorrect entries or missing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BDDISTMODEL073 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Distribution Model:
  
  Go to the transaction code BD64 (Change Distribution Model).
  Review the distribution model to ensure that each partner system is unique and not duplicated.
  
  
  
  Modify Partner System Assignments:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, remove or modify the assignments so that each partner system is only assigned once.
  Ensure that the partner systems are correctly defined and configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the partner systems involved. Ensure that they are set up correctly in the system.
  Verify that the logical system names are unique and correctly defined in transaction BD54 (Maintain Logical Systems).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are properly transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the distribution model to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD64: Change Distribution Model
  BD54: Maintain Logical Systems
  BD10: Send Change Documents
  BD12: Send Change Documents for Logical Systems
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring distribution models and partner systems.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BDDISTMODEL073 error and ensure that your partner systems are correctly configured in the SAP environment.