How To Fix BP052 - Sender and receiver are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Sender and receiver are identical

What causes this issue?

The sender and receiver objects are the same and the sender and
receiver years are also identical (or "X" entered for only 'total' in
each case). This "transfer" would have no effect and is therefore
blocked.

System Response

Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Do at least one of the following:
Choose different objects as sender and receiver
Choose different years if sender and receiver are the same.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP052 - Sender and receiver are identical ?

  The SAP error message BP052 ("Sender and receiver are identical") typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) transactions, particularly when you are trying to create or process a transaction where the sender and receiver are expected to be different entities. This error indicates that the system has detected that the same business partner is being used as both the sender and the receiver in a transaction, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Business Partners: The most common cause is that the same business partner is being assigned as both the sender and receiver in a transaction, such as in a payment or invoice processing scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow transactions where the sender and receiver are the same.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry can lead to the same business partner being selected for both roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Assignments: Review the transaction to ensure that the sender and receiver are indeed different business partners. If they are the same, you will need to change one of them to a different business partner.
  Review Transaction Logic: If the transaction logic requires that the sender and receiver be different, ensure that the business process is correctly designed to reflect this requirement.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your transaction processing to prevent users from selecting the same business partner for both roles.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to business partner transactions to ensure that your setup aligns with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., BP for business partner maintenance) to manage business partner data effectively.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of selecting different business partners for sender and receiver roles to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the specific configuration and data setup in your SAP environment.