How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF_NQRFC206 - Duplicate queue name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF_NQRFC -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Duplicate queue name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_NQRFC206 - Duplicate queue name ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_NQRFC206 Duplicate queue name typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of the queues used for data transfer between SAP systems, particularly between SAP APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer) and SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a duplicate queue name in the configuration of the CIF. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Multiple Queue Definitions: There may be multiple entries in the queue configuration with the same name.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the CIF queues may have been incorrectly set up, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it might have resulted in duplicate entries.
  System Copy or Migration: If a system copy or migration was performed, it could lead to duplicate queue names if not handled properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/CIF_NQRFC206 Duplicate queue name error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Queue Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code CIF in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the queue configuration settings.
  Look for any duplicate queue names and remove or rename them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review CIF Settings:
  
  Ensure that the CIF settings are correctly configured and that there are no conflicting entries.
  Check the settings in transaction CIF under the "Queue Management" section.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to identify any conflicts.
  Ensure that the transport does not include duplicate queue definitions.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that the CIF configuration is correct and that there are no inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to CIF configuration for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CIF, SMQ1, and SMQ2 for monitoring queues.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CIF and queue management for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on CIF configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the duplicate queue name issue in your SAP system.