How To Fix E0401 - Entry in partner table already exists

E0401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Entry in partner table already exists

What causes this issue?

An entry with the following key already exists in table EDPP1:
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This relates to the key fields in table EDPP1:
PARNUM Partner number
PARTYP Partner type

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the EDI partner profiles.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0401 - Entry in partner table already exists ?

  The SAP error message E0401, which states "Entry in partner table already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a partner function (such as a customer, vendor, or business partner) that already exists in the system. This error is common in scenarios involving partner determination, where the system checks for existing entries before allowing new ones to be created.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the partner function you are trying to create already exists in the partner table for the specified object (e.g., customer, vendor).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data being entered, leading to a conflict with existing entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in partner determination settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business