How To Fix UX354 - Partner & already exists or is not released

UX354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UX - TR: Business Partner and Loan Conversion

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Partner & already exists or is not released

What causes this issue?

The partner already exists or has not been released.

System Response

The system refuses to transfer the partner.

How to fix this error?

The partner has already been created and thus cannot be created again.
Have the partner released before you attempt to make further changes to
the partner data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UX354 - Details

• The SAP error message UX354, which states "Partner & already exists or is not released," typically occurs in the context of partner functions in SAP, particularly when dealing with business partners, customer/vendor master data, or during the creation of sales documents. This error indicates that the system has detected a conflict with the partner data you are trying to enter.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The partner (customer, vendor, etc.) you are trying to add already exists in the system.
  Not Released: The partner data may not be in a released status, meaning it cannot be used in transactions.
  Incorrect Partner Role: The partner may not be assigned the correct role for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the partner data that prevent it from being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Partners: Verify if the partner you are trying to add already exists in the system. You can do this by searching