How To Fix FSBP_ECC010 - Business partner &1 has already been assigned to a vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_ECC - Business Partner in ECC

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Business partner &1 has already been assigned to a vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_ECC010 - Business partner &1 has already been assigned to a vendor ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_ECC010 indicates that a business partner (BP) has already been assigned to a vendor in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a business partner that is already linked to an existing vendor account. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The business partner you are trying to create or modify is already associated with a vendor in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the same business partner from being assigned to multiple vendor accounts, which could lead to inconsistencies in data management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to check if the business partner is already assigned to a vendor.
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab and see if the vendor role is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Vendor:
  
  If you need to make changes to the existing vendor, you can do so by selecting the vendor role associated with the business partner and making the necessary updates.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If you intended to create a new vendor, you will need to create a new business partner with a different identifier (e.g., a different name or number) that is not already linked to an existing vendor.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignment:
  
  If the business partner should not be linked to the vendor anymore, you can remove the vendor assignment from the business partner. This can be done in the BP transaction by navigating to the vendor role and deleting it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific guidelines on managing business partners and vendor assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  MK01/MK02: Vendor Master Record Creation/Change (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to a business partner, such as vendor, customer, etc.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to business partner and vendor management.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that your data management practices maintain consistency to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your business partner and vendor assignments effectively. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.