How To Fix BUP_CARD017 - You have selected more than one payment card as standard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_CARD - BP: Messages for Payment Card Segment

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You have selected more than one payment card as standard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_CARD017 - You have selected more than one payment card as standard ?

  The SAP error message BUP_CARD017 indicates that you have selected more than one payment card as the standard payment card for a business partner. In SAP, each business partner can have only one standard payment card assigned to them at a time. This error typically occurs when you attempt to set multiple payment cards as standard for a single business partner.
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected multiple payment cards marked as "standard" for the same business partner. This situation violates the business logic that allows only one standard payment card per business partner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one payment card is set as the standard for the business partner. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing business partners (e.g., BP).
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number for which you are trying to set the standard payment card.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Payment Cards:
  
  Go to the "Payment Cards" tab or section within the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Cards:
  
  Check the list of payment cards associated with the business partner. Identify which cards are marked as standard.
  
  
  
  Adjust Standard Card:
  
  If you find multiple cards marked as standard, you need to:
  
  Uncheck the "Standard" option for all but one of the payment cards.
  Ensure that only one payment card is marked as standard.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Master Data: Understanding how business partner master data is structured in SAP is crucial. Each business partner can have multiple payment methods, but only one can be designated as standard.
  Payment Card Management: Familiarize yourself with how payment cards are managed within SAP, including how to add, edit, and delete payment cards.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on business partner management and payment card settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BUP_CARD017 error and successfully set the standard payment card for the business partner.