How To Fix FS_BP_PROXY011 - Identification type &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_PROXY - Business Partner Proxy

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Identification type &1 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY011 - Identification type &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY011 indicates that the identification type specified (represented by &1) is not unique in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management, where the system expects a unique identification for a business partner but finds multiple entries that match the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple business partner records with the same identification type (e.g., same tax number, same business partner number).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for identification types may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies in the database can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to search for existing business partners with the same identification type.
  Review the entries to identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Delete or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, decide whether to delete or merge them based on business requirements.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Identification Types:
  
  If the identification type is not meant to be unique, check the configuration settings in the system.
  Go to the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for Business Partner settings to adjust the uniqueness criteria.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, consider running a data cleansing process to ensure that all business partner records are unique and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N - Data Browser to check underlying tables for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000 - General data for business partners.
  BUT020 - Identification data for business partners.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FS_BP_PROXY011 error and implement a solution to resolve it.