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

CRM_ICM_BP026 - Overview

• 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