How To Fix /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL103 - Business Partner &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Business Partner &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL103 - Business Partner &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL103 Business Partner &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you are trying to create or update a business partner (BP) that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the system has detected a duplicate entry for the specified business partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the business partner you are trying to create or update already exists in the system. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new business partner with the same identifier (e.g., BP number) as an existing one.
  There was a previous attempt to create the business partner that was successful, and you are trying to create it again.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are multiple systems or instances where business partners are being created or updated, there may be synchronization issues leading to duplicate