How To Fix >P020 - Business partner &1 already created in company code &2 in the role &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >P -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Business partner &1 already created in company code &2 in the role &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >P020 - Business partner &1 already created in company code &2 in the role &3 ?

  The SAP error message P020 indicates that a business partner (BP) you are trying to create already exists in the specified company code and role. This error typically arises during the creation of a business partner when there is an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The business partner you are trying to create already exists in the system for the specified company code and role.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data you are entering, leading to an attempt to create a business partner that is already registered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Business Partners:
  
  Use transaction code BP to search for the existing business partner using the relevant criteria (e.g., name, ID, etc.) to confirm if it already exists.
  Ensure you are checking in the correct company code and role.
  
  
  
  Use Existing Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner already exists, you can use the existing entry instead of trying to create a new one. You can modify or update the existing business partner if necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering to ensure that it is correct and does not inadvertently match an existing business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult with Data Migration Team:
  
  If this issue arises after a data migration, consult with the team responsible for the migration to identify and resolve any duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If you need to assign a different role to the existing business partner, you can do so without creating a new entry.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check the underlying tables for existing entries)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that a business partner can have (e.g., customer, vendor) and ensure you are using the correct role for your business process.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to business partner management that might address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on business partner creation and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your business partner entries in SAP.