How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG132 - Contracting party &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Contracting party &1 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG132 - Contracting party &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG132 Contracting party &1 is not unique typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the identification of a contracting party (such as a customer or vendor) in the system. This error indicates that the system has found multiple entries for the specified contracting party, which leads to ambiguity in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries in the system for the same contracting party. This can happen if the same business partner is created multiple times with different identifiers or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Data Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings or in the way the contracting parties are defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the business partners may not be properly maintained, leading to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP and search for the contracting party in question. Check if there are multiple entries for the same party.
  If duplicates are found, you may need to consolidate them or delete the unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the master data for business partners is correctly maintained. This includes checking the roles assigned to the business partner and ensuring that they are unique.
  Use transaction code BP to manage business partners and verify their details.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to business partners and contracting parties. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to avoid ambiguity.
  Check the customizing settings in SPRO under Logistics > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidelines or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N - Data Browser (to check tables related to business partners)
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  BUT000 - Business Partner: General Data
  BUT020 - Business Partner: Roles
  BUT100 - Business Partner: Address Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.