How To Fix F2698 - For function &, & has already been defined as default partner

F2698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 698

• Message text: For function &, & has already been defined as default partner

What causes this issue?

The default indicator for partner functions controls which partner is
proposed for a particular function during order processing. You can
only enter one default partner for each function.

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?

Remove the indicator from the partner concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2698 - For function &, & has already been defined as default partner ?

  The SAP error message F2698 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a default partner in the system. Specifically, it means that the function you are trying to define has already been set up as a default partner for the specified business partner or customer/vendor.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Definition: You are attempting to assign a partner function that has already been defined as a default partner for the same business partner or customer/vendor.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to partner functions in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while trying to set up or modify partner functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Partner Functions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner or XD01/XD02 for Customer) and check the existing partner functions for the business partner or customer/vendor in question.
  Ensure that