How To Fix R1826 - Business partner &2 is already contact person for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 826

• Message text: Business partner &2 is already contact person for business partner &1

Generated Include to Extension - NOWARRA - 18.10.1999
INCLUDE 826 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1826 - Business partner &2 is already contact person for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message R1826 indicates that a business partner (BP) is already assigned as a contact person for another business partner. This situation typically arises when you attempt to assign a business partner as a contact person for multiple business partners, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The business partner you are trying to assign as a contact person is already linked to another business partner in the system.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the same contact person from being associated with multiple business partners simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to view the details of the business partner you are trying to assign as a contact person.
  Check the "Contact Persons" tab to see if the business partner is already assigned to another business partner.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If the business partner is already assigned as a contact person to another business partner and you want to reassign them, you will need to remove the existing assignment first.
  Navigate to the business partner that currently has the contact person assigned and delete or modify the contact person assignment.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Contact Person:
  
  After removing the existing assignment, you can now assign the business partner as a contact person to the desired business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to business partner management for detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has customizations in place, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to ensure that there are no additional rules or constraints affecting the assignment of contact persons.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and BP_MON for monitoring business partner assignments.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that business partners can have in SAP, as this may affect how you manage contact person assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to business partner management that may provide additional insights or solutions for similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1826 error and successfully manage your business partner assignments.