How To Fix FLBP123 - Partner & & is itself a partner with alternative payer

FLBP123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLBP - Business Partner: Customer/Vendor Messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Partner & & is itself a partner with alternative payer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLBP123 - Partner & & is itself a partner with alternative payer ?

  The SAP error message FLBP123 indicates that there is an issue with the partner function configuration in the system, specifically related to the alternative payer. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a transaction (like creating a sales order or billing document) that involves a partner who is also set up as an alternative payer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Partner Configuration: The partner (customer) you are trying to use in the transaction is already defined as an alternative payer for another partner in the system. This can lead to conflicts in the partner determination process.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or incorrect settings in the customer master data, particularly in the partner functions.
  Transaction Data: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be set up to handle the specific partner relationships correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions: Review the partner functions assigned to the customer master data. Ensure that the partner you are