How To Fix FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS015 - Vendor &1 is a duplicate entry

FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from Business Layer

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Vendor &1 is a duplicate entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS015 - Vendor &1 is a duplicate entry ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS015 indicating that "Vendor &1 is a duplicate entry" typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a vendor record in the system, and the system detects that the vendor you are trying to enter already exists in the database. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially when dealing with vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Vendor Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the vendor number you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the attempt to create a vendor that is already present.
  Different Company Codes: Sometimes, the same vendor might exist under different company codes, and the system may flag it as a duplicate depending on the configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been introduced during the migration