How To Fix R1496 - Address already created in selected period in usage &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Address already created in selected period in usage &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1496 - Address already created in selected period in usage &1 ?

  The SAP error message R1496, which states "Address already created in selected period in usage &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify an address in a specific period where an address already exists for the same usage type. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of customer or vendor master data management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Address Entry: The primary cause of this error is that an address for the specified usage type (e.g., billing, shipping) has already been created for the same period. SAP does not allow multiple entries for the same address in the same timeframe to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may be trying to create an address for a period that overlaps with an existing address entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the address management that restrict the creation of multiple addresses for the same usage type.
  
  
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