How To Fix EEWMGBC206 - Method &1 already exists

EEWMGBC206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMGBC - GBC: GIS Business Connector

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Method &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create method &v1& that already exists. The method
must be unique for each object type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Use the existing method.
Give the method another name.

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 EEWMGBC206 - Method &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message EEWMGBC206, which states "Method &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of the Enhanced Workflow Management (EWM) or Business Workflow (WF) when there is an attempt to create or define a method that already exists in the system. This can happen during the configuration of workflows, where methods are defined for various tasks or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Method Definition: The most common cause of this error is that a method with the same name already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The method was previously created and not deleted.
  There is an attempt to import or replicate a method that already exists.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the method already exists in the target system.
  
  
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are using custom namespaces, there might be conflicts with standard methods or other custom methods.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing