How To Fix 1CO053 - Entry already exists for Bank Area &1 Account Number &2 BP &3 in Role &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1CO - Correspondence Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Entry already exists for Bank Area &1 Account Number &2 BP &3 in Role &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1CO053 - Entry already exists for Bank Area &1 Account Number &2 BP &3 in Role &4 ?

  The SAP error message 1CO053 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a specific bank area, account number, and business partner (BP) in a particular role. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a bank account assignment for a business partner, but the system finds that an entry with the same parameters already exists.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: You are attempting to create a bank account for a business partner that already has an existing bank account with the same bank area and account number.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The business partner may have multiple roles, and the role you are trying to assign may already have an existing bank account linked to it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicate entries that were not cleaned up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner in question.
  Navigate to the bank details section and check if there is already an entry for the specified bank area and account number.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find a duplicate entry, you can either modify it (if the details need to be updated) or delete it (if it is not needed).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the business partner and ensure that the role you are trying to use is appropriate and does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the error is due to data migration, consider performing a data cleanup to remove any duplicates or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check underlying tables for duplicates)
  
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  BUT020: Business Partner: Roles
  BUT021: Business Partner: Bank Details
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.