How To Fix W+585 - Data already exists with original system &1 => No ALE import

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 585

• Message text: Data already exists with original system &1 => No ALE import

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+585 - Data already exists with original system &1 => No ALE import ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W+585 Data already exists with original system &1 => No ALE import
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during an ALE (Application Link Enabling) inbound IDoc processing. It indicates that the data you are trying to import already exists in the target system and is linked to the original sending system (system &1).
  
  The system checks the original system field in the IDoc control record.
  If the data (e.g., master data, transactional data) already exists and is associated with the original system mentioned in the IDoc, the system refuses to import the data again.
  This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate data creation or overwriting data that is already maintained by the original system.
  
  Typical scenarios:
  
  You are trying to re-import or duplicate an IDoc that was already processed successfully.
  The data was originally created in the sending system, and the receiving system recognizes this and blocks the import.
  The system is configured to avoid overwriting or duplicating data that belongs to another system.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During inbound ALE processing of master data or transactional data.
  When the inbound IDoc contains data that already exists and is linked to the original system.
  When the system uses the Original System field to track data ownership and prevent duplicates.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check if the data really exists:
  
  Verify in the target system if the data (e.g., material master, customer master, vendor master) already exists.
  Check the original system assignment for the existing data.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate imports:
  
  If the data is already present and correct, no import is necessary.
  If you want to update the data, ensure the IDoc is structured to allow updates rather than inserts.
  
  
  
  Adjust ALE configuration if needed:
  
  Review the partner profiles and message type settings.
  Check if the inbound processing function module or BAdI allows updates or only inserts.
  Sometimes, customizing or enhancements can be adjusted to allow updates.
  
  
  
  Delete or archive old data if appropriate:
  
  If the existing data is obsolete or incorrect, consider deleting or archiving it before re-importing.
  
  
  
  Check the Original System field:
  
  If the original system assignment is incorrect, you may need to correct it.
  This can be done via transaction or program depending on the data type.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc if necessary:
  
  If the IDoc was incorrectly rejected, you may need to reprocess it after corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Original System field: This is a key field in ALE that identifies the system where the data was originally created.
  Partner Profiles (WE20): Configuration of inbound parameters and message types.
  IDoc processing: Use transactions like WE02, WE19, BD87 to analyze and reprocess IDocs.
  Data ownership: ALE uses the original system to maintain data consistency across distributed systems.
  Function modules: The inbound processing function modules (e.g., IDOCINPUT*) may contain logic to check for existing data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Data already exists in the target system and is linked to the original system in the IDoc.
  
  
  Effect
  ALE inbound processing refuses to import the data to avoid duplicates or overwrites.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify existing data, adjust configuration or data ownership, and reprocess if needed.
  
  
  Transactions
  WE02 (IDoc display), WE19 (test IDoc), BD87 (reprocess IDoc), WE20 (partner profiles)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific data type or scenario, I can help with more tailored advice.