How To Fix BUPA_TFW019 - A template is already assigned to template type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_TFW - Template Assignments

• Message number: 019

• Message text: A template is already assigned to template type &1

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a template of the template type &V1& to the business
partner although another template of the same template type is assigned
to this business partner.
Per template type, only one template can be assigned to a business
partner.

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?

Assign to the business partner a template belonging to a template type
that is not already in use, or change the assigned template of the
template type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_TFW019 - A template is already assigned to template type &1 ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_TFW019 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a template to a template type that already has a template assigned to it. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management, where templates are used to standardize the creation of business partners.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to assign a new template to a template type (e.g., a specific category of business partner) that already has an existing template assigned.
  The system enforces a one-to-one relationship between template types and templates, meaning each template type can only have one template assigned at a time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., BP for Business Partner).
  Check the current assignments for the template type you are trying to use. You can do this by looking at the configuration settings for Business Partner templates.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Template:
  
  If you need to assign a new template, you will first need to remove the existing template assigned to that template type.
  Go to the configuration settings for Business Partner templates and delete or unassign the existing template.
  
  
  
  Assign New Template:
  
  After removing the existing template, you can now assign the new template to the desired template type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Business Partner management and template assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to template assignments. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to issues when trying to modify existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or BP_CUSTOMIZING to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Business Partner Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of Business Partners in SAP, as this will help you understand how templates and template types are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.