How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON018 - Username already exists. Create a different name for partner &1

RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Username already exists. Create a different name for partner &1

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RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON018 - Details

• The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON018 indicates that there is an attempt to create a new partner (or central person) in the system, but the username you are trying to use already exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing business partners or personnel records in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Human Resources (HR) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Username: The primary cause of this error is that the username you are trying to create is already in use by another partner or central person in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error in the username you are trying to create, leading to confusion with an existing username.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may have specific configurations or settings that enforce unique usernames across certain modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Different Username: The simplest solution is to create a new partner with a different username that