How To Fix EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA035 - Cannot create eDoc. from FI-CA doc &1; Business partner is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA - Messages for eDocuments SII Spain: FI-CA

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Cannot create eDoc. from FI-CA doc &1; Business partner is not unique

What causes this issue?

The FI-CA source document does not have a unique business partner.
According to Spanish law, each source document is allowed only one
unique e-document.
The e-document must have only one business partner and one company code.

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?

You must cancel your source FI-CA document and create a new source
document with a unique business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA035 - Cannot create eDoc. from FI-CA doc &1; Business partner is not unique ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA035 indicates that there is an issue with creating an electronic document (eDoc) from a Financial Accounting (FI) Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) document due to a non-unique business partner. This typically occurs when the system finds multiple business partner entries that match the criteria for the document being processed, leading to ambiguity.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Unique Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple business partner records in the system that match the criteria for the document. This can happen if:
  
  There are duplicate entries for the same business partner.
  The business partner is not properly defined or linked to the FI-CA document.
  The business partner has multiple roles or categories that are causing confusion in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business partner settings in the system, leading to improper identification.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and search for the business partner associated with the FI-CA document.
  Verify if there are multiple entries for the same business partner. If duplicates exist, you may need to consolidate or delete the unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Document Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the FI-CA document is correctly assigned to a unique business partner. Check the document details to confirm the business partner's role and ensure it is correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Partner Roles:
  
  If the business partner has multiple roles, ensure that the correct role is being used for the eDoc creation. You may need to adjust the roles or create a new business partner with the appropriate role.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to business partners in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for unique identification of business partners in the context of eDoc creation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the eDocument framework and FI-CA to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to investigate business partner details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the eDocument framework that may provide additional troubleshooting steps or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on the eDocument framework and FI-CA integration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA035.