How To Fix PLM_QUEST026 - Business partner &1 already exists

PLM_QUEST026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_QUEST - Messages Specific to Questions

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Business partner &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a business partner for a role. However, a business
partner already exists for this role.

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?

Select a line that has no business partner entered in it and repeat the
function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_QUEST026 - Business partner &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message PLM_QUEST026 indicates that a business partner with the specified identifier (represented by &1) already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a new business partner, but the system detects that a business partner with the same key already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the business partner you are trying to create already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly identified or a manual entry that was made by another user.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a bulk upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can occur due to incorrect input or formatting issues that lead the system to misinterpret the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Business Partners: Before creating a new business partner, check the existing entries