How To Fix EDEREG194 - This service provider agreement type has already been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 194

• Message text: This service provider agreement type has already been defined

What causes this issue?

This type of service provider agreement with deregulation process &v1&,
service type of market partner &v2&, and service type of processing
service provider &v3& is already defined in the service provider
agreement type &v4&.

System Response

The combination of deregulation process, service type of market partner
, and service type of invoicing service provider can only exist once. It
was not possible to sace the data.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different combination of deregulation process, service type of
market partner, and service type of invoicing service provider.

Procedure for System Administrators

No activities.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG194 - This service provider agreement type has already been defined ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG194, which states "This service provider agreement type has already been defined," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a service provider agreement in the SAP system, and the system detects that the agreement type you are trying to define already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the service provider agreement type you are trying to create has already been defined in the system. This could happen if someone else has already created it or if there was an attempt to create it previously that was not properly completed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the system is not recognizing the unique identifiers for the agreement types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Agreement Types: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as SPRO for configuration) and check the list of existing service provider agreement types. 
  Ensure that the agreement type you are trying to create does not already exist.
  
  
  
  Modify Instead of Create: 
  
  If the agreement type already exists, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Identifier: 
  
  If you need to create a new agreement type, use a different identifier that does not conflict with existing types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to service provider agreements to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify service provider agreement types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.