How To Fix CM_EHFND_API_CCI033 - &1: Purpose &2 already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_API_CCI - Messages for chemical compliance view API

• Message number: 033

• Message text: &1: Purpose &2 already exists.

What causes this issue?

The purpose &V2& of the object &V3& with &V1& number already exists.

System Response

The system does not create the purpose.
The system stops processing of the object &V3& with &V1& number.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_CCI033 - &1: Purpose &2 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_CCI033 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or register an object (like a purpose) that already exists in the system. This error is common in scenarios involving the creation of business objects, such as when working with the SAP Cloud Platform or SAP Fiori applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry (e.g., a purpose) that has the same identifier or key as an existing entry in the database.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the system that has not been properly handled or cleaned up.
  The system might be configured to prevent duplicate entries for certain objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant database table for existing entries. Look for the specific purpose that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing