How To Fix R1827 - Business partner &2 is already employee of business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 827

• Message text: Business partner &2 is already employee of business partner &1

Generated Include to Extension - NOWARRA - 18.10.1999
INCLUDE 827 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1827 - Business partner &2 is already employee of business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message R1827 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a business partner (BP) as an employee in the system. Specifically, it means that the business partner you are trying to assign as an employee is already registered as an employee for another business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The business partner you are trying to assign is already linked to another business partner as an employee.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same business partner is being assigned multiple times.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are not allowing the assignment due to existing relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check the existing assignments of the business partner in question. Look for any existing employee assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove or Change Existing Assignment:
  
  If the business partner is indeed assigned to another business partner as an employee, you may need to remove that assignment or change it to the correct business partner.
  This can be done through the BP transaction by navigating to the employee assignment section and making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner needs to be associated with a different entity, consider creating a new business partner record instead of reusing the existing one.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can provide insights into the configuration and help resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner maintenance, PA30 for HR Master Data, and PA40 for Personnel Actions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Business Partner and Employee management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1827 error and successfully manage your business partner assignments in SAP.