How To Fix ICL_BDT_DI_IN017 - There is more than one business partner for tax payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_BDT_DI_IN - Messages for Inbound Layer (BDT)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: There is more than one business partner for tax payment

What causes this issue?

In direct input processing for the benefit split, you specified that the
business partner for tax payment should be determined automatically from
the policy management system. However, the policy management system
returned more than one business partner.

System Response

The system is unable to assign any business partner as the tax payer.

How to fix this error?

Perform one of the following activities:
In direct input, enter the actual business partner number of the tax
payer.
Change the settings in the policy management system so that only one
business partner is returned as being the tax payer.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_BDT_DI_IN017 - There is more than one business partner for tax payment ?

  The SAP error message ICL_BDT_DI_IN017 indicates that there is more than one business partner associated with a tax payment. This typically occurs in the context of insurance claims processing or financial transactions where a specific tax payment is linked to multiple business partners, which can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Business Partners: The primary cause of this error is that the system has identified more than one business partner linked to the tax payment in question. This can happen if:
  
  The tax payment is associated with multiple entities (e.g., multiple insured parties).
  There are configuration issues in the business partner settings.
  Data entry errors where multiple business partners were incorrectly assigned to the same tax payment.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Business Partner Assignments:
  
  Check the business partners associated with the tax payment. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that displays business partner information.
  Identify and confirm which business partners should be linked to the tax payment.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there are data entry errors, correct the assignment of business partners to ensure that only the relevant business partner is linked to the tax payment.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for business partners in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the correct association of business partners with tax payments.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Use of Filters:
  
  If applicable, use filters or selection criteria in your transaction to narrow down the business partners to the one that is relevant for the tax payment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling business partner assignments and tax payments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Master Data: Understanding how business partners are defined and managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Tax Payment Processing: Familiarize yourself with the tax payment processing workflow in your SAP system to ensure compliance and correct data handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.