How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL108 - Employee-BP &1 and Vendor-BP &2 are different.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Employee-BP &1 and Vendor-BP &2 are different.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL108 - Employee-BP &1 and Vendor-BP &2 are different. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL108 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Employee Business Partner (BP) and the Vendor Business Partner in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where an employee is also set up as a vendor, and the system expects these two Business Partners to be linked or consistent.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Business Partner Data: The Employee BP and Vendor BP are not correctly linked or have different identifiers.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require the Employee and Vendor BPs to be the same or linked.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or maintenance of Business Partners can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Employee BP and Vendor BP are correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the Business Partner roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Link Employee and Vendor BPs:
  
  If the employee is also a vendor, ensure that the Employee BP is linked to the Vendor BP. This can typically be done in the Business Partner transaction (BP) by maintaining the relationships.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the data entries for both the Employee BP and Vendor BP to ensure they are consistent and correct.
  Look for any discrepancies in the identifiers or other key fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage Business Partners in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to Business Partners in SAP, such as Employee, Vendor, Customer, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) for managing Business Partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL108.