How To Fix CM_EHENV_EDEF002 - Event data collection with the same external source exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_EDEF -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Event data collection with the same external source exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_EDEF002 - Event data collection with the same external source exists already ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_EDEF002 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register an event data collection (EDC) for an external source that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Event Management or similar modules where event data is collected from various external sources.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Registration: An event data collection for the same external source has already been registered in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the event data collection settings that lead to the system not recognizing that the external source is already registered.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or application layer that cause the system to believe that the external source is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing EDCs:
  
  Review the existing event data collections in the system to confirm if the