How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG017 - Could not set &1 as standard entry

/SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Could not set &1 as standard entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG017 - Could not set &1 as standard entry ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG017 with the description "Could not set &1 as standard entry" typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to set a specific business partner as the standard entry, which can happen for various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Business Partner Status: The business partner you are trying to set as standard may not be in a valid status (e.g., it might be marked as inactive).
  Duplicate Entries: There may already be another business partner set as the standard entry, leading to a conflict.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the business partner data.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner record that prevent it from being set as standard.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the ability to