How To Fix CA_TTE_TEST173 - Business partner ID &1 is already defined

CA_TTE_TEST173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE_TEST - TTE Test Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Business partner ID &1 is already defined

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a different Business Partner ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

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CA_TTE_TEST173 - Details

• The SAP error message "CA_TTE_TEST173 Business partner ID &1 is already defined" indicates that you are trying to create or register a business partner (BP) with an ID that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of business partner management, where each business partner must have a unique identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the business partner ID you are trying to use is already assigned to another business partner in the system.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data from another system or importing data, there may be conflicts with existing IDs.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the ID you are trying to create, leading to confusion with an existing ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Business Partners: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or BP_MON to search for existing business partners and verify if the ID you are trying to use is