How To Fix BUPA_INTERFACE002 - An address with GUID &1 already exists

BUPA_INTERFACE002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_INTERFACE - Interface for Exchange of Business Partner Data

• Message number: 002

• Message text: An address with GUID &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_INTERFACE002 - An address with GUID &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_INTERFACE002 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a business partner (BP) with an address that already exists in the system, identified by a unique identifier (GUID). This error typically arises during the integration of business partner data, especially when using interfaces or data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the address you are trying to create or update already exists in the system with the same GUID.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a bulk upload, there may be duplicates in the source data.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of data fields is incorrect, it may lead to attempts to create a duplicate entry.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to create or update the same business partner simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Address: Before creating or updating a business partner,