How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE072 - Multiple old gender flags exists in the payload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE - Message class for Draft persistency in Customer and Supplier

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Multiple old gender flags exists in the payload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE072 - Multiple old gender flags exists in the payload ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE072 indicates that there are multiple old gender flags present in the payload when trying to create or update a business partner (BP) in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of data migration or integration scenarios where the payload being processed contains conflicting or redundant gender information.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Gender Flags: The payload being sent to the SAP system contains more than one gender flag for the same business partner. This can happen if the data source has inconsistencies or if the data transformation process did not handle the gender information correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, it is possible that the source data had multiple entries for gender, leading to this conflict.
  Integration Errors: If the data is being integrated from multiple sources, there may be conflicting information regarding the gender of the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Payload: Check the payload being sent to the SAP system for the business partner creation or update. Look for multiple entries of gender flags and ensure that only one is present.
  Data Cleansing: If the data is coming from an external source, perform data cleansing to ensure that there are no duplicates or conflicting entries for gender.
  Modify the Integration Logic: If the error is occurring during an integration process, review the logic that constructs the payload to ensure that it only includes a single gender flag.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines regarding the structure of the payload for business partner data to ensure compliance with expected formats.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the payload again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Business Partner Configuration: Review the configuration settings for business partners in your SAP system to ensure that they align with the expected data formats.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using specific tools for data migration (like SAP Data Services), ensure that they are configured correctly to handle gender flags appropriately.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the multiple gender flags in the payload, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or update the business partner in the SAP system.