How To Fix CNV20551415 - Business partner &1 has different business partner type (&2 <> &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20551 - message for package 20551 (company code delete)

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Business partner &1 has different business partner type (&2 <> &3)

What causes this issue?

Both table BUT000 and BP000 contain master data for business partner
&V1&.
However the information stored in the two tables differs (business
partner types: &V2& <> &V3&).

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20551415 - Business partner &1 has different business partner type (&2 <> &3) ?

  The SAP error message CNV20551415 indicates that there is a mismatch in the business partner type for a specific business partner. This error typically arises during data migration or when integrating business partner data from different sources. The message specifies that the business partner identified by &1 has a different business partner type than expected, with &2 representing the current type and &3 representing the expected type.
  Cause:
  
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, the business partner types may not have been correctly mapped or transformed, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Errors: The business partner types may not be correctly configured in the system, or there may be discrepancies in the definitions of business partner types across different systems.
  Manual Data Entry Errors: If business partners were created manually, there may have been mistakes in selecting the correct business partner type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration: Verify the configuration of business partner types in the SAP system. Ensure that the types are correctly defined and that the expected types match the actual types in the system.
  Data Mapping Review: If this error occurred during a data migration process, review the mapping of business partner types in the migration tool or process. Ensure that the source and target types are correctly aligned.
  Correct the Business Partner Type: If the business partner type is incorrect, you may need to change it to the expected type. This can usually be done through the business partner maintenance transaction (BP).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner types and data migration for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  Error Logging and Analysis: Check the logs for more details on the error and analyze if there are patterns or specific cases that lead to this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction code BP to manage business partners and check their types.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Data Migration Tools: If using tools like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or SAP Data Services, refer to their documentation for handling business partner data.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no further discrepancies in business partner types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.