How To Fix FSSC_RDS_DIMA004 - In BDOC another BP is assigned to vendor &1, as in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_RDS_DIMA - FSSC-DIMa Enhance for Cust/Vend Compare

• Message number: 004

• Message text: In BDOC another BP is assigned to vendor &1, as in &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_RDS_DIMA004 - In BDOC another BP is assigned to vendor &1, as in &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_RDS_DIMA004 indicates that there is a conflict in the Business Partner (BP) assignment for a vendor. Specifically, it suggests that in the BDOC (Business Document) being processed, another Business Partner is already assigned to the vendor in question, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Business Partner Assignment: The error typically arises when there are multiple Business Partners assigned to the same vendor in the system. This can happen due to data inconsistencies or incorrect data entry.
  Data Replication Issues: If you are using SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or any data replication tools, there might be issues in the data replication process that lead to conflicting assignments.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that allow for conflicting assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignments:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and check the assignments for the vendor in question. Ensure that only one Business Partner is assigned to the vendor.
  If there are duplicates, determine which one is correct and remove or correct the others.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the Business Partner and vendor assignments.
  Use transaction codes like BP or SE16N to view the relevant tables (e.g., BUT000, LFA1) and check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review BDOC Data:
  
  If you are using SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO), check the BDOC data being sent. Ensure that the data being replicated does not contain conflicting information.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue is due to configuration, review the settings in the relevant customizing transactions to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent such conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a Business Partner is a master data entity that can represent a person, organization, or group of organizations. It is used in various modules, including finance and logistics.
  BDOC: Business Document (BDOC) is a data structure used in SAP for data exchange between different systems, especially in the context of SAP CRM and SAP PI.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SE16N (Data Browser), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message FSSC_RDS_DIMA004.