How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_MD107 - Business Partner &1 is already assigned to Plant &2 as a customer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_MD -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Business Partner &1 is already assigned to Plant &2 as a customer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_MD107 - Business Partner &1 is already assigned to Plant &2 as a customer ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_MD107 indicates that a business partner (BP) is already assigned as a customer to a specific plant in the system. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes, particularly when trying to create or manage deliveries or customer-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to assign a business partner to a plant as a customer, but the business partner is already linked to that plant in the system.
  There may be an attempt to create a new customer record for a business partner that already exists in the system for that plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to check the existing assignments of the business partner to the plant.
  Look for the customer master data related to the business partner and plant combination.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  If the business partner is already assigned as a customer, you may need to review the customer master data to ensure it is set up correctly.
  You can use transaction XD03 (Display Customer) to view the details of the customer record.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Assignment:
  
  If the existing assignment is incorrect or needs to be changed, you can modify the customer master data using transaction XD02 (Change Customer).
  If necessary, you can delete the existing customer assignment if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Create a New Customer:
  
  If you need to create a new customer for the same business partner but for a different plant, ensure that the new customer record is created with a different customer number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to business partner and customer assignments in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Role: Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) for the transactions you are trying to perform.
  Plant-Specific Settings: Check if there are any plant-specific settings or configurations that might affect the assignment of business partners as customers.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your logistics or delivery processes in SAP.