How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_COS170 - Assignment group '&1' system alias '&2' already exists

/IWFND/CM_V4_COS170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Assignment group '&1' system alias '&2' already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS170 - Assignment group '&1' system alias '&2' already exists ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS170 indicates that there is an attempt to create or assign a configuration object (like a service or a system alias) that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway or OData services when there is a conflict with existing entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The error arises when you try to create a new assignment group or system alias that already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  You are trying to register a service that has already been registered.
  There is an attempt to create a new system alias with the same name as an existing one.
  There is a misconfiguration in the system where the same assignment group is being referenced multiple times.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to view the list of registered OData services and their configurations.
  Look for the assignment group and system alias mentioned in the