How To Fix FSBP_MIGID017 - An assignment with ID category &1 already exists in client &2

FSBP_MIGID017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_MIGID - Messages for Migration of Additional Partner Numbers

• Message number: 017

• Message text: An assignment with ID category &1 already exists in client &2

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FSBP_MIGID017 - Details

• The SAP error message FSBP_MIGID017 indicates that there is an attempt to create an assignment with an ID category that already exists in the specified client. This typically occurs during data migration or when trying to create new records in the system that conflict with existing entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You are trying to create a new assignment (e.g., a business partner, customer, or vendor assignment) with an ID category that already has an existing entry in the specified client.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the data being imported contains IDs that already exist in the target client, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ID categories or the way they are being handled in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to