How To Fix EDEREG_INV446 - Partner (Ext_ID &1)/ NAA &2 &3 not unique

EDEREG_INV446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_INV - Error Messages for Payment Management in a Deregulated Env.

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Partner (Ext_ID &1)/ NAA &2 &3 not unique

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EDEREG_INV446 - Details

• The SAP error message EDEREG_INV446 indicates that there is a uniqueness issue with a partner in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the external ID (Ext_ID) for a partner is not unique within the context of the specified NAA (Network Address Area) and other parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries in the system for the same partner with the same external ID. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect data imports, or system migrations where duplicates were not properly handled.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that allow for non-unique entries, which can lead to conflicts when the system tries to process transactions involving these partners.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (e.g., CRM, external databases), inconsistencies in data synchronization can lead to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the