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