CVI_EI037 - Partner role with key &1 &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Partner role with key &1 &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI037 - Partner role with key &1 &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI037 indicates that there is an attempt to create or assign a partner role to a business partner (BP) that already exists with the same key. This typically occurs in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, where business partners are managed in a way that they can serve as both customers and vendors.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Partner Role Assignment: You are trying to assign a partner role to a business partner that already has that role assigned.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or integration processes, there may be attempts to create duplicate entries for partner roles.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner in question.
  Check the assigned roles to see if the role you are trying to assign already exists.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Role:
  
  If the role is already assigned and you need to make changes, you can either remove the existing role or modify the existing partner role assignment as needed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that your data is consistent and that there are no duplicate entries in the database. You can run consistency checks or use transaction codes like BP to verify the data.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Process:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the migration files or scripts to ensure that they do not attempt to create duplicate partner roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI and business partner management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  CVI: Customer-Vendor Integration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Business Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different roles that can be assigned to business partners and their implications in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.