How To Fix CM_EHFND_API_SUBST017 - &1: Condition &2 already exists.

CM_EHFND_API_SUBST017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_API_SUBST -

• Message number: 017

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

What causes this issue?

The condition &V2& (&V3&) of the company substance with &V1& number
already exists.

System Response

The system does not create the condition.
The system stops processing of company substance 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_SUBST017 - &1: Condition &2 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_SUBST017 with the text "Condition &2 already exists" typically occurs in the context of managing conditions in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with condition records in pricing or similar areas. This error indicates that you are trying to create or update a condition record that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a condition record with a key (like a combination of condition type, key fields, etc.) that already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data: There may be an issue with the data being passed to the API or function module that is responsible for creating or updating the condition record.
  Transaction Logic: The logic in the transaction or program you are using may not be correctly handling existing records, leading to attempts to create duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new condition record,