How To Fix B0202 - Previous contact not found or new business partner already exists

B0202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Previous contact not found or new business partner already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0202 - Previous contact not found or new business partner already exists ?

  The SAP error message B0202 ("Previous contact not found or new business partner already exists") typically occurs in the context of business partner management within SAP systems. This error can arise when you are trying to create or modify a business partner, and it indicates that there is an issue with the existing data or the data you are trying to input.
  Causes:
  
  
  Previous Contact Not Found: This part of the error suggests that the system is unable to locate a previous contact associated with the business partner you are trying to create or modify. This could happen if:
  
  The business partner ID you are referencing does not exist.
  There is a mismatch in the data being entered (e.g., incorrect ID or details).
  
  
  
  New Business Partner Already Exists: This indicates that the business partner you are trying to create already exists in the system. This can occur if:
  
  You are attempting to create a duplicate entry.
  The