CVI_EI084 - Receiving point with key &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Receiving point with key &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI084 - Receiving point with key &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI084 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a receiving point (such as a business partner or a customer/vendor) in the system, but a record with the same key already exists. This typically occurs in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, where business partners are synchronized between different modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that there is already an existing entry in the system with the same key (e.g., business partner number, customer number, or vendor number).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the business partner settings or the integration settings between modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to search for existing records that match the key mentioned in the error message.
  If a duplicate is found, determine if it is valid or if it can be deleted or merged.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data by deleting or merging the records as appropriate.
  Ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no unintended duplicates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for business partner integration to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Review the settings in transaction BP and ensure that the roles and relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction CVI to check the status of the integration and see if there are any inconsistencies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI for any specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that a business partner can have (e.g., customer, vendor) and how they relate to the error.
  CVI Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the Customer-Vendor Integration settings in your SAP system.
  Data Consistency: Regularly check for data consistency in your SAP system to prevent such errors from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.