How To Fix R1381 - BDT: OBJID &1 is already being used in another primary instance

R1381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 381

• Message text: BDT: OBJID &1 is already being used in another primary instance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1381 - BDT: OBJID &1 is already being used in another primary instance ?

  The SAP error message R1381, which states "BDT: OBJID &1 is already being used in another primary instance," typically occurs in the context of Business Data Toolset (BDT) when there is an attempt to create or modify an object that is already associated with another primary instance. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with business partner data, customer/vendor records, or other master data objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Object ID: The error indicates that the object ID (OBJID) you are trying to use is already linked to another primary instance in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The object was previously created and not properly deleted or deactivated.
  There is an attempt to create a new instance using an existing object ID that is still active in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or application logic that lead to the system believing that the object ID is