How To Fix R1643 - Address number &1 is not unique; do not change or delete

R1643 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Address number &1 is not unique; do not change or delete

Generated Include to Extension - WAEGELEIN - 13.09.1999
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1643 - Address number &1 is not unique; do not change or delete ?

  The SAP error message R1643 indicates that there is an issue with the uniqueness of an address number in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to change or delete an address that is associated with multiple entities or records, leading to a conflict in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unique Address: The address number you are trying to modify or delete is linked to multiple records in the system, making it non-unique.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  Address Usage: The address might be used in various transactions, such as customer master data, vendor master data, or other related entities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Usage: Before attempting to change or delete the address, check where the address number is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to look up the address in relevant tables (e.g., ADR6, ADR12,