How To Fix FSBP_FND_INBOUND016 - Business partner &1 already has address-independent communication data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_FND_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_FND_INBOUND016 - Business partner &1 already has address-independent communication data ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_FND_INBOUND016 indicates that a business partner (BP) already has address-independent communication data associated with it. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a business partner's communication data (like email, phone number, etc.) but the system finds that the BP already has existing communication data that is not tied to a specific address.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Communication Data: The business partner already has communication data that is not linked to a specific address. This can happen if the communication data was created previously without specifying an address.
  Data Duplication: There may be an attempt to add communication data that is already present in the system for that business partner.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being entered may not conform to the expected format or may be conflicting with existing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Data: Before attempting to add new communication data, check the existing communication data for the business partner. You can do this by navigating to the business partner's details in the SAP GUI or using transaction codes like BP (Business Partner).
  
  
  Update Instead of Create: If the communication data already exists, consider updating the existing records instead of trying to create new ones. This can often resolve the conflict.
  
  
  Delete Redundant Data: If there are duplicate or unnecessary communication entries, you may need to delete them before adding new data.
  
  
  Use Address-Specific Data: If your business process requires address-specific communication data, ensure that you are entering the data in the correct context (i.e., linked to a specific address).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing business partner communication data.
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic: If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of the business partner data management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like BP for managing business partners, and BP_MON for monitoring business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Data Model: Understand the data model for business partners in SAP, especially how communication data is structured and linked to addresses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage business partner communication data effectively.