How To Fix CRM_ICM_BP026 - Multiple partners exist with the description &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_BP - Message class for ICM Busienss partner

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Multiple partners exist with the description &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP026 - Multiple partners exist with the description &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP026 indicates that there are multiple business partners (BPs) in the system that share the same description or name. This can lead to confusion when trying to identify or select a specific business partner, as the system cannot determine which one you are referring to.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  There are duplicate business partners created in the system with the same name or description.
  The system is trying to perform an operation that requires a unique identification of a business partner, but finds multiple entries that match the criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Business Partners:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner transaction.
  Search for business partners using the description that is causing the error.
  Review the list of business partners returned to identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you can either:
  
  Modify the description of the duplicate business partners to make them unique.
  Delete the unnecessary duplicates if they are not needed.
  
  
  Ensure that any changes made do not affect other processes or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Data:
  
  Ensure that there are no related transactions or data that might be referencing the duplicate business partners. If there are, you may need to update those references accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers:
  
  When creating new business partners, ensure that the descriptions are unique to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check the underlying tables for business partners)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: General data for business partners
  BUT020: Business partner roles
  BUT050: Business partner relationships
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly audit business partner data to ensure there are no duplicates.
  Implement naming conventions or unique identifiers for business partners to prevent duplication.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_ICM_BP026 error and maintain a clean and efficient business partner database in your SAP system.