How To Fix /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES049 - Multiple addresses must not be used as the main address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Multiple addresses must not be used as the main address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES049 - Multiple addresses must not be used as the main address ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABO_MESSAGES049 indicates that there are multiple addresses assigned as the main address for a particular entity (such as a business partner, customer, or vendor) in the system. This situation violates the business rules set within SAP, which require that only one address can be designated as the main address for any given entity.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a business partner or customer/vendor record, multiple addresses may have been incorrectly marked as the main address.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the migration process did not enforce the uniqueness of the main address.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the address management settings that allows multiple main addresses to be assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Address Records: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and review the address records associated with the entity.
  Identify all addresses marked as the main address.
  
  
  
  Correct the Main Address:
  
  Select one address to be the main address and ensure that all other addresses are not marked as main.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, consider running a data cleanup process to ensure that all entities have only one main address.
  You may need to use tools like SAP Data Services or LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) for bulk updates.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to address management in your SAP system to ensure that the rules for main addresses are correctly enforced.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction code BP to manage business partners and their addresses.
  Use transaction code SE16N or SE11 to view the underlying database tables for addresses (e.g., BUT020 for business partner addresses).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to address management that may provide additional guidance or solutions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing addresses and business partners.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your address management complies with SAP's requirements.