How To Fix FKK_CLEANSING006 - There are &2 business partners for external business partner number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_CLEANSING - FI-CA: Merging of Business Partners

• Message number: 006

• Message text: There are &2 business partners for external business partner number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_CLEANSING006 - There are &2 business partners for external business partner number &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_CLEANSING006 indicates that there are multiple business partners associated with a single external business partner number. This situation can arise in scenarios where data cleansing or data migration processes are being executed, and it is essential to ensure that each external business partner number is uniquely associated with a single business partner in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Duplication: There are duplicate entries in the business partner master data for the same external business partner number.
  Incorrect Data Migration: During data migration or integration processes, multiple business partners may have been created for the same external identifier.
  Inconsistent Data Management: Poor data management practices may lead to the creation of multiple business partners for the same external number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to query the business partner table (e.g., BUT000 for general data) and identify the business partners associated with the external business partner number in question.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  Once duplicates are identified, determine which business partner should be retained and which ones can be merged or deleted. This may involve reviewing the associated data (e.g., addresses, contact information) to ensure no critical information is lost.
  
  
  
  Merge or Delete:
  
  If applicable, use the business partner merge functionality to consolidate the data into a single business partner record. If merging is not possible, delete the unnecessary duplicates after ensuring that no critical data will be lost.
  
  
  
  Update External References:
  
  Ensure that any external references or transactions that point to the old business partner records are updated to reflect the retained business partner.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that it now works without issues.
  
  
  
  Prevent Future Issues:
  
  Implement data governance practices to prevent the creation of duplicate business partners in the future. This may include setting up validation rules or using data quality tools.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, SE16N, and SWE2 for workflow management.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that business partners can have in SAP, as this may affect how you manage duplicates.
  Data Migration Tools: If the issue arose during a data migration, review the tools and processes used to ensure they are configured correctly to prevent duplicates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKK_CLEANSING006 error and maintain a clean and accurate business partner database in your SAP system.