How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON029 - URL &1 defined twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON - Message Class for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 029

• Message text: URL &1 defined twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON029 - URL &1 defined twice ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON029 indicates that a URL has been defined twice in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when configuring services that involve URLs, such as OData services or web services.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the same URL is registered more than once in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the configuration.
  Incorrectly defined service registrations.
  Manual errors during the setup of services.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE (for OData services) or /IWFND/GW_CLIENT (for testing).
  Look for the service that is causing the issue and check if the URL is listed more than once.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, remove the unnecessary ones. Ensure that each URL is unique within the service registration.
  
  
  
  Check Service Definitions:
  
  If you are using custom services, check the service definition in the relevant development environment (e.g., SE80 or SE11) to ensure that the URL is not defined multiple times in the service metadata.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that they did not inadvertently include duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache can help. You can do this by using transaction /IWFND/CACHE to clear the OData cache.
  
  
  
  Re-register the Service:
  
  If necessary, you can delete the service and re-register it to ensure that the URL is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: Test OData services.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking service definitions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and Gateway configuration for more detailed guidance on service registration and management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the S_UNIFIED_CON029 error in your SAP system.