How To Fix 69872 - Only one main contractual partner should exist

69872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Only one main contractual partner should exist

What causes this issue?

Only one main contractual partner may exist at a given time. The
sequence of the main contractual partners must be continuous.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69872 - Only one main contractual partner should exist ?

  The SAP error message "69872: Only one main contractual partner should exist" typically occurs in the context of business partner management, particularly when dealing with contractual relationships in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple main contractual partners for a given entity, which violates the business rules set within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Main Partners: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple business partners marked as "main contractual partners" for a specific contract or agreement. In SAP, each contract should have only one main contractual partner to ensure clarity in responsibilities and obligations.
  Data Entry Errors: This can happen due to incorrect data entry or configuration settings where multiple partners have been incorrectly designated as main partners.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be aligned with the business rules, leading to inconsistencies in how partners are classified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Business Partners: Check