How To Fix SWF_CPWF_002009 - Communication arrangement for consumer type '&1' already exists

SWF_CPWF_002009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CPWF_002 - CP workflow integration SERVICE messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Communication arrangement for consumer type '&1' already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CPWF_002009 - Communication arrangement for consumer type '&1' already exists ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CPWF_002009 indicates that there is an attempt to create a communication arrangement for a consumer type that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Platform Workflow or when working with communication arrangements in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a new communication arrangement for a consumer type that has already been defined in the system.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration or misunderstanding of the existing communication arrangements, leading to attempts to create duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Communication Arrangements:
  
  Navigate to the relevant section in your SAP system where communication arrangements are managed (e.g., SAP BTP cockpit).
  Look for existing communication arrangements for the specified consumer type. You can filter or search by the consumer type to find any existing entries.
  
  
  
  Modify or