How To Fix SHD_ITEM_EXT001 - The single use BAdI &1 of enhancement spot &2 has several implementations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHD_ITEM_EXT - Shadow items

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The single use BAdI &1 of enhancement spot &2 has several implementations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHD_ITEM_EXT001 - The single use BAdI &1 of enhancement spot &2 has several implementations ?

  The SAP error message SHD_ITEM_EXT001 indicates that there are multiple implementations of a single-use Business Add-In (BAdI) for a specific enhancement spot. This situation arises when the system encounters more than one active implementation for a BAdI that is designed to allow only one implementation at a time.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Implementations: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple active implementations of the BAdI in question. Since the BAdI is defined as a single-use BAdI, the system expects only one implementation to be active at any given time.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, this can occur due to incorrect configuration or changes made to the BAdI implementations without properly deactivating the previous ones.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one implementation of the BAdI is active. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify Implementations:
  
  Go to transaction code SE18 (BAdI Definition) and enter the name of the BAdI (you can find this in the error message).
  Click on the "Implementations" button to see all the implementations associated with the BAdI.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Unwanted Implementations:
  
  Review the list of implementations. You will need to deactivate all but one of them.
  To deactivate an implementation, go to transaction code SE19 (BAdI Implementation) and enter the implementation name.
  Change the status of the implementation to "Inactive" or delete it if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Activate the Desired Implementation:
  
  Ensure that the implementation you want to keep is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A BAdI is a type of enhancement that allows developers to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  Enhancement Spots: These are containers for BAdIs and other enhancements, allowing for better organization and management of custom code.
  Single-Use BAdI: This type of BAdI is designed to allow only one active implementation at a time, which is useful for ensuring that only one piece of custom logic is executed.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.