How To Fix FS_BP_PROXY013 - Identification type &1 and category &2 are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS_BP_PROXY - Business Partner Proxy

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Identification type &1 and category &2 are not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY013 - Identification type &1 and category &2 are not unique ?

  The SAP error message FS_BP_PROXY013 indicates that there is a problem with the identification type and category for a business partner (BP) in the system. Specifically, it means that the combination of the identification type and category you are trying to use is not unique, which can lead to ambiguity in identifying the business partner.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries in the system for the same identification type and category. For example, if you are trying to create or update a business partner with a specific identification type (like a tax ID) and category (like a customer), and there are already multiple business partners with that same identification type and category, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can occur due to incorrect data entry where the identification type or category is not correctly specified.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business partner settings in the system, leading to conflicts in identification types and categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and search for existing business partners using the same identification type and category. 
  If duplicates are found, you may need to either delete or modify the existing entries to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Review Identification Types and Categories:
  
  Ensure that the identification type and category you are trying to use are correctly defined and do not conflict with existing entries.
  You can check the configuration settings in the SAP system to see how identification types and categories are set up.
  
  
  
  Modify the Entry:
  
  If you are creating a new business partner, consider using a different identification type or category that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to business partner management to understand how identification types and categories are supposed to work.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a business partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities. Each business partner can have multiple identification types and categories.
  Identification Types: These are used to uniquely identify a business partner in various contexts (e.g., tax numbers, social security numbers).
  Categories: Categories help classify the identification types (e.g., customer, vendor, employee).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FS_BP_PROXY013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.