How To Fix FSBP_BAPI001 - Data record with business partner &1 already exists

FSBP_BAPI001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs and APIs

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Data record with business partner &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_BAPI001 - Data record with business partner &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_BAPI001 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a business partner (BP) record in the system, but a record with the same identifier (business partner number) already exists. This error typically occurs when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) to manage business partner data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the business partner number you are trying to create or update already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data: There may be an issue with the data being sent to the BAPI, such as incorrect parameters or missing information.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are multiple systems or instances interacting with the same database, there may be a timing issue where one system creates a business partner while another is trying to create the same one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Business Partner: Before attempting to create a new business partner, check if the business partner number already