How To Fix ICL2264 - &1 is already &2 of &3; choose a different business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL2 - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 264

• Message text: &1 is already &2 of &3; choose a different business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL2264 - &1 is already &2 of &3; choose a different business partner ?

  The SAP error message ICL2264 indicates that a business partner (BP) you are trying to assign or use in a particular context is already assigned to another role or category that conflicts with the action you are attempting to perform. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or other modules where business partners are managed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to assign a business partner to a role or category that it is already assigned to in a different context.
  The business partner is already linked to a specific function or role that does not allow for the new assignment you are trying to make.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to view the existing roles and assignments of the business partner in question.
  Identify the role or category that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Change or Remove Existing Assignments:
  
  If the business partner is assigned to a role that is not needed, consider removing that assignment.
  If the role is necessary, you may need to choose a different business partner for the new assignment.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If the existing business partner cannot be modified or if it is essential to keep its current assignments, you may need to create a new business partner with the required role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing business partners and their roles.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to business partners in SAP, such as customer, vendor, or employee roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing business partners, such as BP, BP_MON, and others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner management that might address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.