How To Fix R1648 - Cannot change because multiple addresses with external number SPACE exist

R1648 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Cannot change because multiple addresses with external number SPACE exist

What causes this issue?

There are multiple addresses for the business partner in which the
external address number was not entered. As a result, you cannot use
direct input to change these addresses.

System Response

Error message: the change copied is not carried out

How to fix this error?

Change the business partner in the SAP system (online) and enter the
external address number for the addresses. You can then change the
addresses by specifying the external address number or by using direct
input.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1648 - Cannot change because multiple addresses with external number SPACE exist ?

  The SAP error message R1648, "Cannot change because multiple addresses with external number SPACE exist," typically occurs when you are trying to change or update a business partner or customer/vendor master data, and the system finds multiple address records associated with the same external number (in this case, a space or blank).
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Address Records: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple address records in the system that share the same external number. This can happen due to data inconsistencies or incorrect data entry.
  Data Duplication: There may be duplicate entries in the database for the same business partner or customer/vendor, leading to confusion in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for address management may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to access or modify address data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Addresses:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or XD03/VD03 (Display Customer) to check for existing