How To Fix FSSC_RDS028 - Rule &1 already exists

FSSC_RDS028 - Overview

• 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