How To Fix /SCMTMS/BUPA010 - Party role &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BUPA -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Party role &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUPA010 - Party role &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BUPA010 Party role &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a business partner (BP) and the specified party role already exists for that business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The error indicates that you are attempting to assign a party role (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.) to a business partner that already has that role assigned.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules to prevent duplicate roles for the same business partner, which could lead to confusion and data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Roles: 
  
  Navigate to the business partner in question and check the existing roles assigned to it. You can do this using transaction code BP (Business Partner) in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the specific role that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Existing Role:
  
  If the role already exists and you need to make changes, you may need to modify the existing role instead of creating a new one.
  If the role is no longer needed, you can remove it from the business partner.
  
  
  
  Use Different Role: 
  
  If you intended to assign a different role, ensure that you are using the correct role type that is not already assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for more details on business partner roles and their management.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic: 
  
  If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of business partner role assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitor (to view and manage business partners)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner role management in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners and their roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the business partner roles effectively.