How To Fix R1658 - Address with external number &2 for partner &1 already exists

R1658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Address with external number &2 for partner &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1658 - Address with external number &2 for partner &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message R1658 indicates that there is an issue with the address data for a business partner. Specifically, it means that an address with the specified external number already exists for the given partner. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or update a business partner or when integrating data from external systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Address: The primary cause of this error is that the address you are trying to create or update already exists in the system with the same external number.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may be conflicts with existing records.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors can lead to attempts to create duplicate addresses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Addresses: Before creating a new address, check the existing addresses for the business partner to see if the address with the specified external number already exists.
  
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