How To Fix CM_PIQ_API101 - Standard database alias overwritten by customer database alias &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_PIQ_API - Messages for PriceInquiry API

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Standard database alias overwritten by customer database alias &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_PIQ_API101 - Standard database alias overwritten by customer database alias &1 ?

  The SAP error message "CM_PIQ_API101 Standard database alias overwritten by customer database alias &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that utilize the SAP PIQ (Process Integration for Quality) component. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the standard database alias and a customer-defined database alias.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Alias Conflict: The error arises when a customer-defined database alias is attempting to overwrite or replace a standard database alias. This can happen if the customer alias is defined with the same name as the standard alias.
  
  Configuration Issues: It may also occur due to incorrect configuration settings in the database or application layer, where the system is unable to distinguish between the standard and custom aliases.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Aliases: Review the database aliases defined in your SAP system. Ensure that the customer-defined alias does not have the same name as the standard alias. You can do this by navigating to the