How To Fix BUP_ADDR001 - Key not unique; partner &1, address &2

BUP_ADDR001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_ADDR - BP: Message Class for Address Segment

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Key not unique; partner &1, address &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_ADDR001 - Key not unique; partner &1, address &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUP_ADDR001 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a business partner's address. Specifically, the message states that the key is not unique for the specified partner and address combination. This typically occurs when there are duplicate entries in the database for the same business partner and address.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same business partner and address in the database. This can happen due to data import errors, manual data entry mistakes, or system migrations.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings for business partner management may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in address assignments.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data, such as different formats or missing fields, it can lead to the system interpreting the entries as duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner)