How To Fix ISH_BP018 - Responsibility type &1 has already been entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISH_BP - Contains Messages for IS-H Business Partner Developments

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Responsibility type &1 has already been entered

What causes this issue?

The responsibility type &V1& has already been entered, so now exists in
duplicate.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete this entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISH_BP018 - Responsibility type &1 has already been entered ?

  The SAP error message ISH_BP018, which states "Responsibility type &1 has already been entered," typically occurs in the context of managing business partner (BP) data in the SAP system, particularly in the healthcare module (ISH - Industry Solution for Healthcare). This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a responsibility type to a business partner that has already been assigned.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The responsibility type you are trying to assign to a business partner is already assigned to that same business partner.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent duplicate assignments of responsibility types to ensure that each responsibility type is unique for a given business partner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the business partner data for the specific entity you are working with.
  Review the existing responsibility types assigned to the business partner to confirm that the responsibility type you are trying to add is indeed already present.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Assignment:
  
  If the responsibility type is already assigned and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing assignment instead of adding a new one.
  You may need to remove the existing assignment if it is no longer valid or if you need to replace it with a different responsibility type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to business partner management and responsibility types to understand the rules and constraints better.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing business partners, such as BP (Business Partner) or other related transactions in the ISH module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ISH_BP018 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.