How To Fix BUPA_HIERARCHY010 - Business partner &1 is already assigned to a pricing node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_HIERARCHY - BP Group Hierarchy

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Business partner &1 is already assigned to a pricing node

What causes this issue?

The business partner cannot be simultaneously assigned to two hierarchy
trees or two hierarchy nodes of the category "Pricing".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For pricing, assign the business partner uniquely to one hierarchy tree
or hierarchy node.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_HIERARCHY010 - Business partner &1 is already assigned to a pricing node ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_HIERARCHY010 indicates that a business partner (BP) is already assigned to a pricing node in a hierarchy. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a business partner to a pricing node that already has that business partner assigned, which violates the uniqueness constraint for that node.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The business partner you are trying to assign is already linked to the specified pricing node.
  Hierarchy Structure: The pricing node may have a specific structure that does not allow multiple assignments of the same business partner.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to prevent inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or BP_HIER to view the current assignments of the business partner in question.
  Navigate to the hierarchy structure to see where the business partner is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If the business partner needs to be moved to a different node, first remove the existing assignment from the current pricing node.
  This can typically be done in the hierarchy management section of the business partner transaction.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Business Partner:
  
  After removing the existing assignment, you can then assign the business partner to the desired pricing node.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner hierarchy management for specific steps and guidelines.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic: 
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of business partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, BP_HIER, and BUPA for managing business partners and their hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner assignments in the hierarchy.
  Testing: After making changes, test the hierarchy to ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned and that there are no further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your business partner assignments effectively.