How To Fix COM_PARTNER_BAL017 - Address is not duplicated, if changed in this transaction

COM_PARTNER_BAL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER_BAL - Buisness Application Log : Partner Determination

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Address is not duplicated, if changed in this transaction

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COM_PARTNER_BAL017 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PARTNER_BAL017 indicates that there is an issue with the address data for a business partner in the system. Specifically, the message states that the address is not duplicated if it has been changed in the current transaction. This typically occurs in the context of managing business partner data, where the system expects certain conditions to be met regarding address uniqueness.
  
  Cause:
  
  Address Change: The error usually arises when an attempt is made to change the address of a business partner, but the system detects that the new address does not match any existing address records.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency rules, and if the address being entered does not meet the criteria for duplication or uniqueness, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the business partner management that dictate how addresses are handled, which could lead to this error if not set