How To Fix R1479 - Address still in use; change to validity not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Address still in use; change to validity not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to restrict the validity period of a BP address.
However, this BP address is still being used, which means that you
cannot make this change.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system issues an error message. The validity of the
address is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Display the where-used list for the BP address. If you still want to
change the validity of the address, then change the address reference
for the applications in question.
In most cases, if other applications are affected, you can
navigate from the where-used list directly to the corresponding
application in which you call up the context menu.
Then try again to change the validity of the BP address.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1479 - Address still in use; change to validity not allowed ?

  The SAP error message R1479, "Address still in use; change to validity not allowed," typically occurs when you attempt to change the validity period of an address that is still being referenced in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with customer or vendor master data, where the address is linked to transactions or other records.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The address is currently being used in active transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other documents.
  Open Validity Period: The address has an open validity period that overlaps with the period you are trying to set.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency, and changing the validity of an address that is still in use could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions:
  
  Identify any active transactions that are using the address. You can do this by checking related documents (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders) that reference the address.
  If possible, complete or delete these transactions before attempting to change the address validity.
  
  
  
  Change Validity Period:
  
  If the address is still needed for current transactions, consider creating a new address with the desired validity period instead of changing the existing one.
  Alternatively, if the address is no longer needed, you may need to close or archive the transactions that reference it.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or XD02 (Change Customer) to navigate to the address and check its usage.
  You can also use transaction SE16 or SE11 to look up tables that may contain references to the address.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing addresses and their validity periods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing business partners and addresses, such as BP, XD02, MK02, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Data Model: Understanding the data model and how addresses are linked to business partners, customers, and vendors can help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.