How To Fix MDC_BP_MODEL058 - Vendor number &1 is already assigned to business partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_BP_MODEL - Business Partner Data Model

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Vendor number &1 is already assigned to business partner &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_BP_MODEL058 - Vendor number &1 is already assigned to business partner &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_BP_MODEL058 indicates that a vendor number is already assigned to a different business partner. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a business partner and assign a vendor number that is already in use by another business partner in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The vendor number you are trying to assign is already linked to another business partner.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing mass uploads, there may be conflicts with existing data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of business partner roles or number ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check the existing business partners and their assigned vendor numbers. Look for the vendor number in question to see which business partner it is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Change Vendor Number:
  
  If the vendor number is indeed assigned to another business partner, you will need to