How To Fix CRM_BUPA_MAPPING214 - Business partner with GUID &1 is already assigned to a customer number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_MAPPING - CRM BP Mapping Business Partner to Customer Master in R/3

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Business partner with GUID &1 is already assigned to a customer number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_MAPPING214 - Business partner with GUID &1 is already assigned to a customer number ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_MAPPING214 indicates that a business partner (BP) with a specific GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is already assigned to a customer number in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where there is an attempt to create or assign a business partner to a customer number that is already linked to another customer or business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The business partner is already associated with a customer number, and the system does not allow multiple assignments for the same business partner.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or integration processes, there may be attempts to reassign or duplicate existing business partner assignments.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the reassignment of business partners to different customer numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or XD03 (Display Customer) to check the existing assignments of the business partner with the specified GUID.
  Verify if the business partner is indeed linked to another customer number.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Update:
  
  If the business partner needs to be reassigned, you may need to remove the existing assignment first. This can be done through the appropriate transaction (e.g., BP for business partner maintenance).
  If the business partner should remain linked to the existing customer number, ensure that you are not trying to create a duplicate assignment.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If this error arises from data migration, review the data for duplicates and clean up any inconsistencies before attempting to import or assign again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner and customer number assignments for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management, XD01 for creating customers, and XD02 for changing customer data.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that a business partner can have (e.g., customer, vendor) and how these roles affect assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.