How To Fix /SCMB/DM_BOL209 - The message received already exists under this release number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_BOL -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: The message received already exists under this release number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL209 - The message received already exists under this release number ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL209 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a message (such as a business object or document) that already exists in the system with the same release number. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where messages or documents are tracked and managed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a message with the same release number has already been created in the system. This could happen due to:
  
  A retry of a process that was already completed.
  An error in the logic of the application that generates messages.
  Manual entry of a message that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to the system recognizing the message as a duplicate.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the message processing logic or in the related business processes can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Messages: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCMB/DM_BOL or relevant reports to check for existing messages with the same release number. 
  If a duplicate is found, determine if it is valid or if it can be deleted or modified.
  
  
  
  Review Process Logic: 
  
  If the error occurs during automated processing, review the logic that generates messages to ensure it does not create duplicates.
  Implement checks to prevent the creation of duplicate messages.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: 
  
  Implement error handling in your application to manage retries or to log errors without attempting to create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP SCM/APO for monitoring and managing messages.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMB/DM_BOL209 for any known issues or updates.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.