How To Fix CMS_SBL_VAL016 - Only one of the party identifying elements must be provided

CMS_SBL_VAL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_SBL_VAL - Validation Message Class for CMS services

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Only one of the party identifying elements must be provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_SBL_VAL016 - Only one of the party identifying elements must be provided ?

  The SAP error message CMS_SBL_VAL016 ("Only one of the party identifying elements must be provided") typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Management or SAP CRM when there is an issue with the identification of a party (such as a customer or vendor) in a transaction or data entry process. This error indicates that multiple identifying elements (like customer number, name, or other identifiers) have been provided when only one is allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Multiple Identifiers: You have entered more than one identifying element for a party. For example, you might have provided both a customer number and a name in the same transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where fields are incorrectly filled.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported or integrated from another system, it may be sending multiple identifiers that conflict with the expected input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you