How To Fix /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL123 - User &1 and Person &2 already connected to a different business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: User &1 and Person &2 already connected to a different business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL123 - User &1 and Person &2 already connected to a different business partner ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL123 indicates that a user and a person are already connected to a different business partner in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This typically occurs in scenarios where there is an attempt to assign a user or a person to a business partner that is already linked to another business partner.
  Cause:
  
  User-Person Relationship: The user (User &1) and the person (Person &2) are already associated with a different business partner in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent multiple associations that could lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or incorrect data entries that lead to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check the current assignments of the user and person in question.
  Verify which business partner they are currently associated with.
  
  
  
  Reassign Business Partner:
  
  If the user and person need to be associated with a different business partner, you may need to first remove their current association with the existing business partner.
  This can typically be done in the Business Partner transaction by editing the relationships.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries or incorrect data in the business partner records.
  Clean up any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on managing business partner relationships.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Concept: Understand the business partner concept in SAP, which integrates various roles (like customer, vendor, etc.) into a single entity.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, SU01 (User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing users and roles.
  EWM Configuration: Review the configuration settings in EWM related to user and business partner assignments to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.