Message type: E = Error
Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT
Message number: 272
Message text: Fax number &1 &2 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER
The fax number occurs more than once.
Therefore it is not possible to identify this record unambiguously via
the fax number.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Enter the number of the data record (<LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to
identify this data record unambiguously.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
R11272
- Fax number &1 &2 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER ?The SAP error message R11272 indicates that there is an ambiguity with the fax number associated with a specific contact or business partner in the system. The message typically arises when the system encounters multiple entries for the same fax number, making it unclear which one should be used for communication.
Cause: Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple records in the database that have the same fax number associated with different business partners or contacts. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for managing fax numbers may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts. Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors could result in the same fax number being assigned to different entities.
Solution: Check for Duplicates: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to search for the fax number in question. Identify if there are multiple entries for the same fax number. If duplicates are found, determine which entry is correct and remove
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