How To Fix B0221 - Customer & already refers to partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Customer & already refers to partner &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0221 - Customer & already refers to partner & ?

  The SAP error message B0221, which states "Customer & already refers to partner &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a partner function to a customer that is already linked to another partner in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify customer master data or when processing sales orders.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Partner Assignment: The customer in question already has a partner function assigned to it, and the system does not allow multiple assignments for the same partner function.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same partner function is being assigned to the customer again.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the partner determination procedure may not allow for the desired changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Partner Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Check the partner functions assigned to the customer to see if the partner you are trying to assign is already listed.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Partner Function:
  
  If the partner function is already assigned and you need to change it, you may need to remove the existing assignment first (transaction code XD02 for change).
  After removing the existing partner, you can then assign the new partner.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Check the configuration of the partner determination procedure in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner functions are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on partner functions and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  XD02: Change Customer Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Partner Functions: Understand the different partner functions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, bill-to party) and their roles in the customer master data.
  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 implement a solution to resolve it.