How To Fix SLEI_DEF_MSG098 - Duplicate customization exists for the event &1.&2 and operation &3=>&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLEI_DEF_MSG - Message class for LEI design time linkages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Duplicate customization exists for the event &1.&2 and operation &3=>&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLEI_DEF_MSG098 - Duplicate customization exists for the event &1.&2 and operation &3=>&4 ?

  The SAP error message SLEI_DEF_MSG098 indicates that there is a duplicate customization for a specific event and operation in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Event Management or similar modules where event handling and operations are defined.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there are multiple entries (customizations) for the same event and operation combination. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: Two or more configurations have been created for the same event and operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: During the customization process, the same event and operation might have been mistakenly defined multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another, duplicates might have been introduced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the event and operation customizations are defined.
  Check for entries that match the event and operation specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, decide which one is correct or necessary and remove or adjust the others.
  Ensure that the remaining entry is correctly configured to meet your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that they did not introduce duplicates.
  If necessary, revert the transport or adjust the configurations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to avoid similar issues in the future and to maintain a clear record of configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the specific module, you may use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for development objects) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SLEI_DEF_MSG098 error in your SAP system.