How To Fix IAC070 - Alias &1 is already assigned

IAC070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAC - Internet Application Components

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Alias &1 is already assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAC070 - Alias &1 is already assigned ?

  The SAP error message IAC070: Alias &1 is already assigned typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Asset Management (IAM) module, particularly when dealing with the assignment of aliases to certain objects, such as equipment or functional locations. This error indicates that the alias you are trying to assign is already in use or has been assigned to another object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The alias you are trying to assign is already associated with another object in the system.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the same alias from being assigned to multiple objects to avoid confusion and maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check if the alias is already assigned to another object.
  You can also use transaction IAC1 to view the alias assignments.
  
  
  
  Change or Remove Existing