CVI_API009 - Contact person & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_API - Common for Customer & Vendor APIs

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Contact person & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_API009 - Contact person & already exists ?

  The SAP error message CVI_API009 indicates that a contact person with the specified identifier already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a contact person in the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) framework, and the system finds a duplicate entry.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the contact person you are trying to create already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing mass uploads, there may be duplicates in the source data.
  Incorrect Data Input: Sometimes, the data being input may not be correctly formatted or may inadvertently match an existing entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new contact person, check the existing entries in the system to confirm whether the contact person already exists. You can do this by searching for the contact person using the relevant transaction codes (e.g., BP for Business Partner).
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry: If the contact person already exists and you need to update their information, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If you are migrating data, ensure that your source data is cleansed to remove duplicates before importing it into SAP.
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers: When creating new contact persons, ensure that you are using unique identifiers (like email addresses or phone numbers) to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Error Handling in Code: If you are using custom code or interfaces to create contact persons, implement error handling to check for existing entries before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage contact persons.
  CVI Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Customer-Vendor Integration to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CVI framework and this specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing business partners and contact persons.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_API009 error and manage contact persons effectively in your SAP system.