How To Fix LRM_BUSINESS_RULE036 - Duplicate purpose is not allowed in the same Business Rule.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_BUSINESS_RULE - Message Class for Business Rule Exceptions

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Duplicate purpose is not allowed in the same Business Rule.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_BUSINESS_RULE036 - Duplicate purpose is not allowed in the same Business Rule. ?

  The SAP error message LRM_BUSINESS_RULE036 indicates that there is a duplicate purpose defined within the same business rule in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a business rule in the SAP Business Rules Management (BRM) or similar modules, and you have inadvertently assigned the same purpose to multiple entries within that rule.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries for the "purpose" field in the business rule definition. Each purpose should be unique within the context of a single business rule, and having duplicates violates the system's constraints.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Business Rule: Open the business rule that is causing the error and examine the purposes defined within it.
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: Look for any duplicate entries in the purpose field. This could be exact duplicates or entries that are similar enough to be considered duplicates by the system.
  
  
  Remove or Modify Duplicates: 
  
  If you find duplicates, you can either remove one of the duplicate entries or modify it to ensure that each purpose is unique.
  Ensure that the purposes you are using are necessary and correctly defined for the logic of the business rule.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the business rule and try to activate or execute it again.
  
  
  Test the Business Rule: Once the changes are made, test the business rule to ensure that it functions as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Business Rules Management for more detailed information on how to define business rules and the constraints associated with them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LRM_BUSINESS_RULE036 error and successfully define your business rule without duplicates.