How To Fix BUP_IDEN000 - Key not unique for partner &1 type &2, ID number &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_IDEN - BP: Identifications

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Key not unique for partner &1 type &2, ID number &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_IDEN000 - Key not unique for partner &1 type &2, ID number &3 ?

  The SAP error message BUP_IDEN000 indicates that there is a uniqueness issue with the identification of a business partner (BP) in the system. Specifically, the message states that the key is not unique for the specified partner type and ID number. This typically occurs when there are multiple entries in the business partner master data that share the same identification number for a given partner type.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries for the same business partner type and identification number in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of business partner records, incorrect or duplicate data may have been entered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it is possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner transaction.
  Search for the business partner using the specified partner type and ID number to see if there are multiple entries.
  If duplicates are found, determine which entry is valid and delete or merge the unnecessary duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data by removing or correcting the duplicate entries.
  Ensure that the identification numbers are unique for each partner type.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handled unique constraints.
  Consider running a data validation process to identify and resolve any duplicates that may have been introduced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing business partner data and resolving uniqueness issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser to check the underlying tables for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  The relevant tables for business partner data include BUT000 (Business Partner: General Data) and BUT020 (Business Partner: Roles).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling business partner uniqueness constraints.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the uniqueness issue in your SAP system.