How To Fix ENHANCEMENT475 - Multiple active implementations for definition &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Multiple active implementations for definition &

What causes this issue?

There are multiple active implementations of the same filter value of
the same BAdI definition, even though this is not allowed.

System Response

This is not correct and should not occur/is impossible.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the implementations active for this BAdI definition one by
one until not more collisions occur.
You should use transaction SE18 (Utilities -> Adjustment ->
Multiple-use interfaces) to solve thes conflicts systematically.

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 ENHANCEMENT475 - Multiple active implementations for definition & ?

  The SAP error message ENHANCEMENT475 indicates that there are multiple active implementations for a specific enhancement point or business add-in (BAdI) in your SAP system. This situation arises when more than one implementation of the same enhancement is active at the same time, which can lead to conflicts and unpredictable behavior in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Implementations: The primary cause of this error is that more than one implementation of the same enhancement point or BAdI has been activated. This can happen if different developers or teams have created their own implementations without coordinating with each other.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, transport requests may bring in multiple implementations from different systems, leading to this conflict.
  Custom Development: Custom developments or modifications may inadvertently create multiple active implementations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ENHANCEMENT475 error, you need to ensure that only one implementation of the enhancement point or BAdI is active at any given time. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify Active Implementations:
  
  Go to transaction SE19 (for BAdIs) or SE80 (for enhancements).
  Enter the name of the enhancement point or BAdI and check the list of active implementations.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Unnecessary Implementations:
  
  Review the active implementations and determine which one(s) you can deactivate.
  Use transaction SE19 to deactivate the unnecessary implementations. You can do this by selecting the implementation and choosing the option to deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Test the System:
  
  After deactivating the conflicting implementations, test the system to ensure that the desired functionality is still working as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Coordination:
  
  Document the changes made and communicate with your development team to ensure that everyone is aware of the active implementation and to prevent future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Enhancement Framework: Understanding the enhancement framework in SAP can help you manage enhancements and BAdIs more effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or solutions related to this error.
  Development Guidelines: Establishing clear development guidelines and practices can help prevent multiple implementations of the same enhancement in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ENHANCEMENT475 error and ensure that your SAP system functions correctly without conflicts from multiple active implementations.