How To Fix /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG022 - Cannot update network ID for business partner &1 as it already exists

/SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Cannot update network ID for business partner &1 as it already exists

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/SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG022 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG022 indicates that there is an issue with updating the network ID for a business partner because the specified network ID already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to manage or update business partner data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Network ID: The primary cause of this error is that the network ID you are trying to assign to the business partner is already associated with another business partner or entity in the system.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent duplicate entries that could lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not correctly recognizing the existing relationships or IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Network IDs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or relevant reports to check if the network ID you are trying to assign is already in