How To Fix EEDMIDESERVPROV102 - An entry already exists with service type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMIDESERVPROV - Service Provider Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: An entry already exists with service type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV102 - An entry already exists with service type &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV102 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a service type that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of service provisioning or service management within SAP, particularly when dealing with service types in the Enterprise Services architecture.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a new service type that has the same identifier as an existing one.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the service provisioning settings or in the service registry.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the database or in the service definitions that lead to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Service Types:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SOAMANAGER) and check the list of existing service types. Look for the service type identifier that you are trying to create.
  If it already exists, you may need to modify the existing service type instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If the service type already exists and is not needed, consider deleting it if it is safe to do so.
  If it is needed, you may want to modify the existing service type to accommodate your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your service provisioning configuration is correct. Check for any inconsistencies or misconfigurations that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to service provisioning and service types for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport did not inadvertently create duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOAMANAGER (Service Administration) and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing services.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to service provisioning and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Services and service provisioning to understand the architecture and configuration better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.