How To Fix 88829 - Partner article number &1 double: matl no. &2 and matl no. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Partner article number &1 double: matl no. &2 and matl no. &3

What causes this issue?

A duplicate entry has occurred. This is a grave error. Presumably, the
number range for the partner article numbers has been modified or reset
or incorrectly initialized without taking account of previous entries.
The error cannot occur if when the number ranges are set up correctly.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88829 - Partner article number &1 double: matl no. &2 and matl no. &3 ?

  The SAP error message 88829 indicates that there is a duplication issue with partner article numbers in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the same material number is being assigned to multiple partner article numbers, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  There is an attempt to create or update a partner article with a material number that is already associated with another partner article.
  Data inconsistencies or duplicates exist in the master data for materials or partner articles.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the partner article management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the material numbers involved are already assigned to other partner articles.
  Review the partner article master data to identify any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to either change the material number for one of the partner articles or remove the duplicate entry.
  Ensure that each partner article is uniquely associated with a single material number.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no other underlying issues in the material master or partner article data.
  Use transaction SE16 to access the relevant database tables and verify the entries.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to partner articles in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or functional team if necessary to ensure that the configuration aligns with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to partner article management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and correcting data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03, MM02, SE16
  Tables: You may want to check tables like MARA (General Material Data), MARC (Plant Data for Material), and any specific tables related to partner articles.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 88829 in SAP.