How To Fix BUP_EEWA002 - Address interface reference has already been set

BUP_EEWA002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_EEWA - BP: Message Class for Workplace Address Segment

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Address interface reference has already been set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_EEWA002 - Address interface reference has already been set ?

  The SAP error message BUP_EEWA002 indicates that there is an issue with the address interface reference in the Business Partner (BP) data. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to set or modify an address reference that has already been established for a business partner.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Duplicate Address Assignment: The address reference for a business partner is already assigned, and the system does not allow reassigning it without first removing the existing reference.
  Incorrect Data Handling: There may be issues in the data handling logic, such as trying to set an address reference multiple times in a single transaction.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate business partner data, they might be causing this error by attempting to set the address reference incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Address References:
  
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