How To Fix FSBP_CRM_INBOUND016 - Business partner &1 already has address-independent communication data


FSBP_CRM_INBOUND016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FSBP_CRM_INBOUND -

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Business partner &1 already has address-independent communication data

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_CRM_INBOUND016 - Business partner &1 already has address-independent communication data ?
    The SAP error message FSBP_CRM_INBOUND016 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a business partner (BP) in the system, but the operation fails because the specified business partner already has address-independent communication data associated with it. This typically occurs when you are trying to add communication data (like email, phone number, etc.) to a business partner that already has such data defined.
    
    Cause: Existing Communication Data: The business partner already has communication data that is not tied to a specific address. This can happen if the communication data was created before the current operation. Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules to prevent duplicate or conflicting entries for communication data.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Data: Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to display the business partner in question. Navigate to the communication data section and check if there are existing entries that are address-independent. Modify Existing

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