How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH212 - Reaction types with same priority in a clearing area &1 are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Reaction types with same priority in a clearing area &1 are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH212 - Reaction types with same priority in a clearing area &1 are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH212 indicates that there are multiple reaction types with the same priority defined in a clearing area. This situation is not allowed in the system, as it can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Duplicate Reaction Types: Two or more reaction types have been assigned the same priority within the same clearing area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for reaction types in the relevant module (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, or other related modules).
  Data Entry Errors: During the setup or configuration, the same priority might have been inadvertently assigned to different reaction types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Clearing Area: Check the clearing area mentioned in the error message (&1) to understand where the issue is occurring.
  
  
  Review Reaction Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety).
  Navigate to the section where reaction types are defined.
  Look for the reaction types assigned to the specified clearing area.
  
  
  
  Check Priorities:
  
  Verify the priorities assigned to each reaction type.
  Identify any duplicates where two or more reaction types have the same priority.
  
  
  
  Modify Priorities:
  
  Change the priority of one or more reaction types to ensure that each reaction type has a unique priority within the clearing area.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how reaction types and priorities are configured.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like SPRO for configuration) to access the settings.
  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 or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your configuration is correct.