How To Fix /SCWM/LK206 - Partner roles not unique for business system &1 and ERP partner role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Partner roles not unique for business system &1 and ERP partner role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LK206 - Partner roles not unique for business system &1 and ERP partner role &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LK206 Partner roles not unique for business system &1 and ERP partner role &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a conflict in the partner roles assigned to a business system. This error indicates that the system has found multiple entries for the same partner role, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Partner Roles: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same partner role assigned to a specific business system in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the business system or the partner profiles may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in partner role assignments.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the same partner role being assigned multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the partner profile associated with the business system mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same partner role.
  
  
  
  Review Business System Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for EWM and check the business system settings.
  Ensure that each partner role is uniquely assigned to the business system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partner Role Assignments:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, remove or adjust them to ensure that each partner role is unique for the specified business system.
  Save your changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by executing the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to partner roles and business systems in EWM for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration settings related to business systems and partner roles to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your partner role assignments are correctly configured.