How To Fix E0601 - Partner already exists

E0601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Partner already exists

What causes this issue?

A partner profile already exists for this partner (number: &v1&, type:
&v2&).

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?

This partner has already been created. Enter another partner number
and/or partner type to create a new partner.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0601 - Partner already exists ?

  The SAP error message E0601, which states "Partner already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or maintain a business partner (BP) in the SAP system, and the system detects that a partner with the same identifier already exists in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a customer, vendor, or any other type of business partner.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the business partner you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same identification number (e.g., customer number, vendor number).
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data you are entering may inadvertently match an existing partner due to typos or incorrect formatting.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up before the migration.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings for business partner management may lead to