How To Fix FMCA_TRM_WD073 - Business partner &1 has been selected several times. Delete duplicates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_WD - Message class for TRM Web Dynpros

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Business partner &1 has been selected several times. Delete duplicates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD073 - Business partner &1 has been selected several times. Delete duplicates ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD073 indicates that a business partner has been selected multiple times in a transaction or process where duplicates are not allowed. This typically occurs in scenarios involving financial transactions, master data management, or when processing business partner information in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Selection: The most common cause is that the same business partner has been inadvertently selected multiple times in a list or during data entry.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, duplicates may arise due to issues in the source data.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not properly handle duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Review the list of selected business partners and identify any duplicates. This can often be done in the transaction screen where the error occurs.
  Remove Duplicates: Delete the duplicate entries from the selection. Ensure that only unique business partners are selected before proceeding.
  Data Validation: If the issue arises from data import, validate the source data to ensure there are no duplicates before importing it into SAP.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to business partner management to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle duplicates.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and review business partner data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, FBL1N for vendor line items, or FBL3N for G/L account line items, depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select business partners and manage data to avoid duplicate entries in the future.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.