CVI_EI088 - Tax License with key &1 &2 &3 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Tax License with key &1 &2 &3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI088 - Tax License with key &1 &2 &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI088 indicates that there is an attempt to create a tax license that already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) when dealing with business partner data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new tax license for a business partner, but a tax license with the same key (which usually consists of a combination of fields such as country, tax number, and type) already exists in the system.
  There may be duplicate entries in the database, or the system is trying to create a tax license that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CVI_EI088 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Tax Licenses:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP transaction for Business Partner) and check if the tax license with the specified key already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to update the existing record instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the data you are trying to input does not inadvertently match an existing tax license. Check for typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicate tax licenses, you may need to delete the unnecessary ones. Be cautious and ensure that you are not deleting any critical data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to tax licenses and CVI to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data, including tax licenses.
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner roles are correctly assigned, as this can affect how tax licenses are managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.