How To Fix FSSC_RDS028 - Rule &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_RDS - Financial Shared Service Center, RDS

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Rule &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a rule policy and rule policy ID. However, the rule
policy ID is already used by an existing rule policy.

System Response

The system does not create the rule policy because a rule policy with
the same ID already exists.

How to fix this error?

You need to change the rule policy ID that you want to use. If you do
not, the report will use the existing rule policy ID for dispatching.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_RDS028 - Rule &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_RDS028: Rule &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, particularly when dealing with rules in the context of credit management or risk assessment.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to create or define a rule (identified by &1) that already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are attempting to create a duplicate rule with the same identifier.
  There is a misunderstanding about the existing rules and their identifiers.
  The system is not properly configured to handle unique identifiers for rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Rules:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where rules are defined.
  Look for the rule with the identifier specified in the error message. You can usually do this by searching for the rule in the rule management area.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Rule:
  
  If the rule already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing rule instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing rule is no longer needed, you may delete it, provided that it does not affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Identifier:
  
  If you need to create a new rule, ensure that you are using a unique identifier that does not conflict with existing rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to rule management in FSCM to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify rules in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing rules in FSCM, such as FSCM_CCR for credit management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Configuration Guides: Review configuration guides for FSCM to ensure that your setup aligns with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your configuration or processing tasks in SAP.