How To Fix /SCMB/PDA008 - Business Partner group &1 is already assigned to PDA &2


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SCMB/PDA -

  • Message number: 008

  • Message text: Business Partner group &1 is already assigned to PDA &2

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PDA008 - Business Partner group &1 is already assigned to PDA &2 ?
    The SAP error message /SCMB/PDA008 indicates that a specific Business Partner (BP) group is already assigned to a particular Product Data Assignment (PDA). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to assign a Business Partner group to a PDA that has already been assigned to another PDA or is already in use.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Assignment: The Business Partner group you are trying to assign is already linked to another PDA.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the reassignment of Business Partner groups. Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and thus it restricts multiple assignments of the same Business Partner group to different PDAs.
    Solution: Check Existing Assignments: Use transaction codes like /SCMB/PDA or relevant reports to check the current assignments of the Business Partner group. Identify if the Business Partner group is indeed assigned to another PDA. Reassign or Remove: If

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