How To Fix UDM_MSG500 - External application is already set for dispute case &1

UDM_MSG500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 500

• Message text: External application is already set for dispute case &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG500 - External application is already set for dispute case &1 ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG500 indicates that an external application is already set for a dispute case identified by the case number &1. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's dispute management module, where a dispute case is being processed, and there is an attempt to link or modify it with an external application that is already associated with that case.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Linking: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to link an external application (like a third-party dispute management tool) to a dispute case that is already linked to another external application.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the integration settings between SAP and the external application.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to believe that the external application is already linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Links: Verify if the dispute case is already linked to an external application. You can