How To Fix /SCWM/IT247 - Business system &1 not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Business system &1 not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT247 - Business system &1 not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT247 Business system &1 not unique typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of business systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to uniquely identify a business system due to duplicate entries.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Business System Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same business system in the system configuration. This can happen if the same business system has been defined more than once in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the EWM or the underlying SAP system that leads to ambiguity in identifying the business system.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it might have led to duplicate entries or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business System Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for EWM.
  Check the settings under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Integration with SAP ERP -> Define Business Systems.
  Ensure that each business system is defined uniquely and that there are no duplicates.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SLG1:
  
  Check the application log using transaction code SLG1 to get more details about the error. This can provide insights into where the duplicates are occurring.
  
  
  
  Delete or Correct Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you can delete or correct them to ensure that each business system is unique.
  
  
  
  Check System Landscape:
  
  Ensure that the system landscape is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies between the development, quality, and production systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that they did not introduce duplicates. You may need to revert or adjust the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to EWM and business system configuration for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  EWM Configuration Guides: Review the official SAP EWM configuration guides for best practices on setting up business systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/IT247 Business system &1 not unique error and ensure that your business system configurations are correct and unique.