How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN186 - Business partner "&1" with the name "&2" has the name "&3" in the system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Business partner "&1" with the name "&2" has the name "&3" in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN186 - Business partner "&1" with the name "&2" has the name "&3" in the system. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN186 indicates a conflict or inconsistency with the business partner data in the system. Specifically, it suggests that there is a discrepancy between the name of the business partner as it is being referenced and the name that is already stored in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Business Partner: The business partner you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system with a different name.
  Name Change: The name of the business partner has been changed in the system, but the reference you are using still points to the old name.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the business partner data is being pulled from multiple sources or systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Business Partners: 
  
  Use transaction code BP to search for the business partner in question. Verify if the business partner with the specified ID already exists and check its details.
  
  
  
  Verify Names: 
  
  Compare the names you are trying to use with the names already stored in the system. Ensure that you are using the correct and updated name.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Data: 
  
  If you find that the business partner exists with a different name, you may need to either update your reference to use the correct name or modify the existing business partner's name if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve discrepancies in business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the business partner data.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the roles assigned to business partners, as they can affect how the business partner is referenced and used in transactions.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data from another system, ensure that the data is clean and does not contain duplicates or inconsistencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.