How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER006 - A business partner with partner ID &1 already exists (GUID &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: A business partner with partner ID &1 already exists (GUID &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER006 - A business partner with partner ID &1 already exists (GUID &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER006 indicates that there is an attempt to create a business partner (BP) with a partner ID that already exists in the system. The message provides two key pieces of information: the partner ID (&1) that is being used and the GUID (&2) of the existing business partner.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a business partner with the specified partner ID already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The partner ID was previously created and not deleted.
  There was an attempt to create a business partner with the same ID from different sources or processes.
  Data migration or integration processes inadvertently created duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are multiple systems or instances that are supposed to synchronize data, inconsistencies can lead to duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Business Partners:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to search for the existing business partner using the partner ID (&1) provided in the error message.
  Verify if the business partner is indeed present in the system.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Partner ID:
  
  If the existing business partner is valid and should remain in the system, consider using a different partner ID for the new entry.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Entry:
  
  If the existing business partner is a duplicate and not needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary. Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations and that deleting the entry will not affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error arises during a data migration process, review the data being migrated to ensure that there are no duplicates before attempting to create new entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to business partner management for additional guidance on handling duplicates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE16 for table browsing.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the roles associated with business partners, as they can affect how partners are created and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to business partner creation and management.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view, create, or delete business partners in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage business partners effectively in your SAP system.