How To Fix BS_UPLOAD037 - Row &1: Cannot enter both customer and supplier in one row

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Row &1: Cannot enter both customer and supplier in one row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_UPLOAD037 - Row &1: Cannot enter both customer and supplier in one row ?

  The SAP error message BS_UPLOAD037 indicates that there is an issue with the data being uploaded into the system, specifically that both a customer and a supplier have been entered in the same row of the upload file. This is not allowed in SAP because a single business partner cannot be both a customer and a supplier simultaneously in the same record.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The data being uploaded contains a row where both customer and supplier fields are populated.
  The system is designed to treat customers and suppliers as distinct entities, and thus it enforces a rule that prevents both from being specified in the same record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Upload File: Open the file you are trying to upload and check the rows that are causing the error. Look for any rows where both customer and supplier fields are filled.
  
  
  Separate Records: If a business partner is both a customer and a supplier, you will need to create separate records for each role. This means:
  
  Create one row for the customer information.
  Create another row for the supplier information.
  
  
  
  Modify the Data: Adjust the data in your upload file to ensure that each row contains either customer information or supplier information, but not both.
  
  
  Re-upload the Data: After making the necessary changes, attempt to upload the data again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Business Partner Concept: In SAP, the Business Partner (BP) concept allows for the management of customers, suppliers, and other entities in a unified manner. Each business partner can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, supplier), but these roles must be managed in separate records.
  
  
  Data Upload Tools: Depending on the version of SAP you are using, you may be using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench), BAPIs, or other data migration tools. Ensure that you are familiar with the specific requirements of the tool you are using.
  
  
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider implementing validation checks in your data preparation process to catch these issues before attempting to upload.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BS_UPLOAD037 error and successfully upload your data into SAP.