How To Fix R11273 - Fax number &1 &2 already exists

R11273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Fax number &1 &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have created a data record with a fax number that is already
contained in another data record of the same communication type.
This means that it is not possible to unambiguously identify this data
record via the telephone number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

During direct input, state the number of the data record (
<LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to unambiguously identify this data record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11273 - Fax number &1 &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message R11273, which states "Fax number &1 &2 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a fax number in the SAP system that is already associated with another record. This can happen in various contexts, such as when maintaining customer or vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the fax number you are trying to enter is already linked to another entity (e.g., another customer or vendor).
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent duplicate entries for critical fields like fax numbers, which are expected to be unique for each entity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like XD03 (for customers) or MK03 (for vendors) to view existing records and check if the fax number is already in use.
  Search for the fax number in the relevant master data tables to