How To Fix BRF349 - Expression for &1-&2 (&3) already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Expression for &1-&2 (&3) already exists

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create an expression that already exists in this
form.

System Response

The system informs you that you are trying to create functionally
identical expressions.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you can use one of the existing expressions.
If you still want to create a functionally identical expression, this
is possible. You might want to do so if you want to use the
documentation in a different way than is the case with the existing
expression.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF349 - Expression for &1-&2 (&3) already exists ?

  The SAP error message BRF349 indicates that there is an attempt to create or define an expression in the Business Rule Framework (BRF) that already exists. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new expression with the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Expression: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new expression that has the same name or identifier as an existing expression in the BRF.
  Incorrect Copying: If you are copying an existing expression and not changing its identifier, this error can occur.
  Namespace Issues: If you are working in a multi-namespace environment, there might be a conflict with expressions in different namespaces.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Expressions: Before creating a new expression, check the existing expressions in the BRF to ensure that you are not duplicating an existing one. You can do this by navigating to the relevant BRF