How To Fix CACSFLAT_MD001 - New flat-rate process is already being used

CACSFLAT_MD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSFLAT_MD -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: New flat-rate process is already being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSFLAT_MD001 - New flat-rate process is already being used ?

  The SAP error message CACSFLAT_MD001 indicates that a new flat-rate process is already being used in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) when you attempt to create or modify a flat-rate process that is already active or in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Active Flat-Rate Process: The error usually arises when you try to create a new flat-rate process that conflicts with an existing one. This can happen if:
  
  The flat-rate process you are trying to create has the same identifier or name as an existing one.
  The existing flat-rate process is currently being used in a charging scenario or is linked to active subscriptions.
  
  
  
  System Locking: The system may have a locking mechanism that prevents changes to a flat-rate process that is currently in use.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Processes: 
  
  Review the existing flat-rate processes in the system to ensure that you are not trying to create a duplicate. You can do