How To Fix /SCWM/MD071 - Vendor and customer exist with same ID; no. range intervals: &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Vendor and customer exist with same ID; no. range intervals: &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD071 - Vendor and customer exist with same ID; no. range intervals: &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD071 indicates that there is a conflict in the system where both a vendor and a customer exist with the same ID. This situation arises when the same number is assigned to both a vendor and a customer, which can lead to confusion in transactions and data management.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate IDs: The same ID has been assigned to both a vendor and a customer in the system.
  Number Range Intervals: The error message specifies that the number range intervals for the vendor and customer are overlapping or the same, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) and XD03 (Display Customer) to check the details of the vendor and customer with the same ID.
  Verify the number range intervals for both the vendor and customer.
  
  
  
  Change the ID:
  
  If possible, change the ID of either the vendor or the customer to ensure that they are unique. This can be done using transaction codes MK02 (Change Vendor) or XD02 (Change Customer).
  Ensure that the new ID falls within the correct number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If the number ranges are overlapping, you may need to adjust the number range settings in the system. This can be done through transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) or OBA7 (Manage Number Ranges).
  Ensure that the number ranges for vendors and customers are set up correctly to avoid future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the number ranges or IDs, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance. They can help ensure that changes do not affect other areas of the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK03, MK02: Vendor management
  XD03, XD02: Customer management
  SNRO: Number range object management
  OBA7: Manage number ranges
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing vendors and customers, as well as number range configuration.
  
  
  Best Practices: To avoid such issues in the future, ensure that there is a clear policy for assigning IDs to vendors and customers, and regularly audit the master data to identify and resolve duplicates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.