How To Fix J1B_ERP029 - CRC number must be unique: the current one is being used by vendor &1

J1B_ERP029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1B_ERP - Message class for ERP Brazil

• Message number: 029

• Message text: CRC number must be unique: the current one is being used by vendor &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_ERP029 - CRC number must be unique: the current one is being used by vendor &1 ?

  The SAP error message J1B_ERP029 indicates that there is a conflict with the CRC (CNPJ, CPF, or other tax identification numbers) in the system. Specifically, it means that the CRC number you are trying to use is already associated with another vendor in the system, and therefore must be unique.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate CRC Number: The CRC number you are trying to assign to a vendor is already in use by another vendor in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the CRC number, leading to a perceived duplication.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may not have been properly maintained, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Vendors: 
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (or MK03 for purchasing) to display the vendor master data and check if the CRC number is already assigned to another vendor.
  If it is, you will need to either use a different CRC number or resolve