How To Fix CRM_BUPA_DQA001 - The duplicate account &1 is outside of the validation group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_DQA -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The duplicate account &1 is outside of the validation group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_DQA001 - The duplicate account &1 is outside of the validation group ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_DQA001 indicates that there is a duplicate business partner (account) that is outside of the defined validation group. This typically occurs in the context of managing business partners in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when the system detects that an account being created or modified already exists in the system but does not belong to the same validation group.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Business Partner: The business partner you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Validation Group: The existing business partner is part of a different validation group than the one you are currently working with. Validation groups are used to categorize business partners and enforce specific rules or checks based on those categories.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the validation groups or the way business partners are categorized in your system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Business Partner: Before creating a new business partner, check if the business partner already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the business partner using the relevant transaction codes (e.g., BP).
  
  
  Review Validation Groups: Ensure that the business partner you are trying to create or modify is in the correct validation group. You may need to adjust the validation group settings or the business partner's classification.
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate: If the existing business partner is indeed a duplicate and not needed, consider modifying or deleting it if appropriate. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions and that this action aligns with your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings for validation groups in the SAP system. You may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the creation of business partners in the desired validation group.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) for managing business partners and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to business partner management and validation groups for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.