How To Fix TR1201 - Data has already been maintained for the business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR1 - SAP BP: Appointment Rules

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Data has already been maintained for the business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR1201 - Data has already been maintained for the business partner ?

  The SAP error message TR1201, which states "Data has already been maintained for the business partner," typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a business partner (BP) in a way that conflicts with existing data. This error indicates that the business partner you are trying to create or update already has data maintained in the system, which prevents the operation from being completed.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Business Partner: The business partner you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same identification (e.g., number or name).
  Data Maintenance: There may be existing data for the business partner in one of the relevant roles (e.g., customer, vendor) that conflicts with the new data you are trying to enter.
  Role Assignment: The business partner may already have roles assigned that you are trying to assign again, leading to a conflict.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules, and if the data you