How To Fix SYBPM073 - Default expansion policy already set for segment '&1', action ignored

SYBPM073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYBPM - Messages for Sybase ASE Database Monitor

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Default expansion policy already set for segment '&1', action ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYBPM073 - Default expansion policy already set for segment '&1', action ignored ?

  The SAP error message SYBPM073 indicates that there is an attempt to set a default expansion policy for a segment that already has one defined. This message typically arises in the context of Business Process Management (BPM) or when working with Business Process Modeling in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to set a default expansion policy for a segment (e.g., a process step or a task) that already has a default expansion policy defined.
  The system does not allow multiple default expansion policies for the same segment, hence the action is ignored.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Policies: Review the existing expansion policies for the segment in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant BPM configuration or modeling tool in SAP.
  
  
  Modify Existing Policy: If you need to change the expansion policy, you should first remove or modify the existing default expansion policy