How To Fix BUP_EEWA014 - A workplace address already exists with GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: A workplace address already exists with GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_EEWA014 - A workplace address already exists with GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message BUP_EEWA014 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a workplace address in the Business Partner (BP) data, but a workplace address with the same GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) already exists in the system. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a duplicate entry for a workplace address.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the workplace address you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same GUID.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicate entries were created during the migration process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Business Partner settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner data and check if the workplace address with the specified GUID already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to update or modify the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry: 
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicates and they are not needed, you can delete the unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration: 
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handled existing entries and did not create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner management for any specific guidelines or known issues regarding workplace addresses.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the underlying data.
  Business Partner Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Business Partners in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly to prevent duplicate entries.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BUP_EEWA014 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.