How To Fix CRM_BUPA_IDM046 - User has already been created

CRM_BUPA_IDM046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_IDM - Service BP Identity Management Integration

• Message number: 046

• Message text: User has already been created

What causes this issue?

You have tried to request a user for the same business partner more than
once.

System Response

The user has already been created in the background. The request cannot
be sent to SAP NetWeaver
Identity Management again.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CRM_BUPA_IDM046 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_IDM046, which states "User has already been created," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing business partners in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error indicates that the user you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate User Creation: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to create a user that already exists in the system. This can happen if the user was created previously, either manually or through an automated process.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are multiple systems or instances (like a development and production environment), there might be inconsistencies in user data across these systems.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the input data might be incorrect or incomplete, leading the system to believe that the user is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Users: Before attempting to create a new user, check the existing users in the system. You can do