How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER102 - Payment card &1-&2 already exists, therefore cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Payment card &1-&2 already exists, therefore cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER102 - Payment card &1-&2 already exists, therefore cannot be created ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WEBFI_MASTER102 Payment card &1-&2 already exists, therefore cannot be created
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a payment card record in SAP (usually in the context of SAP Customer Financials Management or SAP Billing and Payment systems) but a payment card with the same card type (&1) and card number (&2) already exists in the system.
  
  &1 = Payment card type (e.g., VISA, MasterCard)
  &2 = Payment card number
  
  The system enforces uniqueness for payment card entries to avoid duplicates, which could lead to inconsistencies or errors in payment processing.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Attempting to create a new payment card master record for a customer when the card is already registered.
  Data migration or batch upload where duplicate card entries are being inserted.
  Integration scenarios where external systems try to push payment card data that already exists in SAP.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Existing Payment Card Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or the relevant payment card master data transaction to search for the existing payment card.
  Verify if the card number and type are already assigned to the same or another customer.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Creation:
  
  If the card already exists and is valid, do not create a new record.
  Instead, link or reference the existing payment card record as needed.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates exist due to data inconsistencies, clean up the data by deleting or correcting duplicate entries.
  Ensure that the card number is unique per card type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Integration Logic:
  
  If the error arises during data import or integration, modify the logic to check for existing cards before attempting to create new ones.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code / Enhancements:
  
  If custom developments are involved in payment card creation, ensure they handle duplicates properly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is part of SAP's data integrity checks to prevent duplicate payment card entries.
  Payment card data is sensitive; ensure compliance with PCI DSS and company policies when handling card information.
  If you need to update card details, use the appropriate update/change transactions instead of creating new entries.
  Consult SAP Notes or OSS messages if the problem persists or if you suspect a system bug.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WEBFI_MASTER102 Payment card &1-&2 already exists
  
  
  Cause
  Duplicate payment card (type & number) found in system
  
  
  Solution
  Verify existing card, avoid duplicate creation, clean data, adjust integration logic
  
  
  Transactions
  BP (Business Partner), relevant payment card master data transactions
  
  
  Notes
  Ensure PCI compliance, check custom code, consult SAP Notes if needed
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the SAP module or transaction where this occurs, I can give more tailored advice.