How To Fix /PM0/APIF_MESSAGES020 - Policy &1 for external application &2 already exists in FS-PM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/APIF_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Policy &1 for external application &2 already exists in FS-PM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/APIF_MESSAGES020 - Policy &1 for external application &2 already exists in FS-PM ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/APIF_MESSAGES020 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a policy in the Financial Services - Policy Management (FS-PM) module, but a policy with the same identifier already exists for the specified external application. This can occur in scenarios where duplicate entries are being processed or when there is an attempt to create a policy that has already been registered in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Policy Registration: The most common cause is that the policy you are trying to create already exists in the FS-PM system for the specified external application.
  Incorrect External Application Identifier: The external application identifier being used may not be correct, leading to confusion in policy registration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate records that were not cleaned up.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to create the same policy simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Policies: Verify if the policy already exists in the FS-PM system. You can do this by searching for the policy using the relevant transaction codes or reports in SAP.
  Use Unique Identifiers: Ensure that the policy identifier you are trying to create is unique and does not conflict with existing entries.
  Review External Application Configuration: Check the configuration of the external application to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the identifiers being used are accurate.
  Data Cleanup: If there are duplicate records due to data migration, consider cleaning up the data to remove duplicates.
  Error Handling in Processes: Implement error handling in your processes to manage concurrent attempts to create the same policy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in FS-PM, such as IP01 (Create Policy) and IP02 (Change Policy), to manage policies effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the FS-PM documentation for best practices on policy management and external application integration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.