How To Fix FM_BP_DRF053 - Inbound Error - Duplicate global ID detected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_DRF - Message class for Budget Period Replication

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Inbound Error - Duplicate global ID detected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_BP_DRF053 - Inbound Error - Duplicate global ID detected ?

  The SAP error message FM_BP_DRF053 indicates that there is a duplicate global ID detected during the inbound processing of data in the Data Replication Framework (DRF). This typically occurs when the system is trying to replicate business partner data, and it finds that the global ID being processed already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Global ID: The most common cause is that the same global ID is being sent in the inbound message more than once. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data preparation or extraction processes.
  Issues in the source system that lead to duplicate entries.
  Multiple systems trying to replicate the same data simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent from the source system, leading to duplicates.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the DRF settings or in the business partner replication settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: Check the source data for duplicates. Ensure that the global IDs being sent are unique. You can do this by querying the source system or the staging area where the data is being prepared.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If duplicates are found, cleanse the data to ensure that only unique global IDs are sent for replication.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the DRF to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the replication model and ensuring that the correct filters are applied.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data replication process to catch and log duplicates before they cause issues in the system.
  
  
  Monitoring: Set up monitoring for the data replication process to catch issues early and prevent duplicates from being processed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific guidelines on handling business partner replication and the Data Replication Framework.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and view business partner data.
  DRF Configuration: Review the configuration in transaction DRFOUT for outbound settings and DRFIMG for inbound settings.
  Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FM_BP_DRF053 error and ensure that your data replication processes run smoothly.