How To Fix XMS_ADM203 - Logical pipeline ID defined more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Logical pipeline ID defined more than once

What causes this issue?

More than one pipeline was defined for a logical pipeline ID.

System Response

Pipeline is not unique.
This is probably a system error.

How to fix this error?

Call the pipeline maintenance function and save the pipeline. If
necessary, you must correct the order of previous pipeline elements.
The error is then automatically corrected.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM203 - Logical pipeline ID defined more than once ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM203 indicates that a logical pipeline ID has been defined more than once in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where logical pipeline IDs are used to manage and track the flow of materials or products through various stages of processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same logical pipeline ID has been entered multiple times in the configuration or master data settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes in the configuration, it may lead to duplicate entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the settings related to logical pipelines can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like S_E7D_72000003 or S_E7D_72000004 to check for existing logical pipeline IDs in the system.
  You can also run queries or reports to list all logical pipeline IDs and identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Correct Duplicates:
  
  Once you have identified the duplicate entries, you can either delete the redundant entries or correct them to ensure that each logical pipeline ID is unique.
  If the duplicates are in a configuration table, you may need to access the relevant customizing transaction (like /SAPAPO/LP01 for logical pipelines) to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Migration: 
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handled logical pipeline IDs and did not create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to logical pipelines for any specific guidelines or best practices that may help prevent this issue in the future.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the logical pipeline functionality works as expected without any further errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing logical pipelines, such as /SAPAPO/LP01 for creating and maintaining logical pipelines.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to logical pipelines and the XMS_ADM203 error.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XMS_ADM203 error and ensure that your logical pipeline IDs are correctly configured in the system.