How To Fix FB_RC_UI020 - This contact already exists as recipient

FB_RC_UI020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB_RC_UI - Reconciliation Tool

• Message number: 020

• Message text: This contact already exists as recipient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB_RC_UI020 - This contact already exists as recipient ?

  The SAP error message FB_RC_UI020 ("This contact already exists as recipient") typically occurs when you are trying to add a recipient (such as a vendor, customer, or other business partner) in a transaction, but the system detects that the contact already exists in the database. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or when dealing with business partner data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the contact you are trying to add has already been created in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not noticed or a data import that included duplicates.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems or databases, there may be synchronization issues leading to duplicate entries.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data being entered may be slightly different (e.g., different spelling, additional spaces) but still refers to the same contact.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Contacts: