How To Fix /SCWM/EEC_CHECK016 - Own business system should be defined only once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EEC_CHECK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Own business system should be defined only once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK016 - Own business system should be defined only once ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK016 indicates that the own business system has been defined more than once in the system configuration. This error typically arises in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a conflict in the configuration of business systems.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The same business system is defined multiple times in the EWM configuration.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings, leading to duplicate entries for the same business system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business System Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the path: Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Business System.
  Review the list of defined business systems and ensure that your own business system is listed only once.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the same business system is defined multiple times, delete the duplicate entries.
  Ensure that only one entry exists for your own business system.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., Development, Quality, Production), ensure that transport requests have not inadvertently created duplicates in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that there are no other configuration issues that could lead to similar errors.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  Once the duplicates are removed and the configuration is consistent, restart the process that triggered the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring business systems in EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the own business system is defined only once and correcting any configuration issues, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/EEC_CHECK016 error.