How To Fix RSODP_ODATA059 - SubscriptionID &1 already exists for ExternalID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP_ODATA -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: SubscriptionID &1 already exists for ExternalID &2

What causes this issue?

SubscriptionID: &V1& already exists for ExternalID: &V2&

System Response

There exists unique ExternalID if not empty per NamespaceID and Provider
ID

How to fix this error?

Create Subscription with new ExternalID

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP_ODATA059 - SubscriptionID &1 already exists for ExternalID &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSODP_ODATA059 indicates that there is an attempt to create a subscription with a Subscription ID that already exists for a given External ID. This typically occurs in the context of OData services when you are trying to register a subscription for notifications or data changes, and the system detects that a subscription with the same identifiers already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Subscription: The most common cause of this error is that a subscription with the same Subscription ID and External ID has already been created in the system.
  Incorrect Logic in Subscription Creation: If your application logic is attempting to create a subscription without checking for existing subscriptions, it may lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or state of the system that lead to the system believing that a subscription already exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Subscriptions: Before creating a new subscription, check if a subscription with the same Subscription ID and External ID already exists. You can do this by querying the subscription data in the relevant OData service.
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers: Ensure that the Subscription ID and External ID you are using to create the subscription are unique. If you need to create multiple subscriptions, consider generating unique identifiers for each.
  
  
  Delete or Update Existing Subscription: If you need to replace an existing subscription, you may need to delete the existing one first or update it if the OData service supports such operations.
  
  
  Error Handling in Code: Implement error handling in your application code to gracefully handle this error. You can catch the error and provide a meaningful message to the user or log it for further investigation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to OData subscriptions to ensure you are following the correct procedures for creating and managing subscriptions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Services: Understand how OData services work in SAP, including how subscriptions are managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this issue or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your OData subscriptions.