How To Fix WN097 - Plant &1; BP already exists for supplier &2 but not for customer &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Plant &1; BP already exists for supplier &2 but not for customer &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN097 - Plant &1; BP already exists for supplier &2 but not for customer &3 ?

  The SAP error message WN097 indicates that there is a conflict in the Business Partner (BP) assignment for a specific plant and supplier/customer relationship. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a Business Partner in the system, and the system detects that a Business Partner already exists for the supplier but not for the customer.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Business Partner: The error occurs because a Business Partner is already assigned to the supplier (vendor) but not to the customer for the specified plant.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the Business Partner data, where the supplier and customer roles are not properly linked.
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for Business Partner assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Business Partner: Verify if the Business Partner for the supplier exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction (BP) and searching for the supplier.
  Create/Assign Customer Role: If the Business Partner exists for the supplier but not for the customer, you need to create or assign the customer role to the existing Business Partner. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  Selecting the existing Business Partner.
  Adding the customer role for the relevant plant.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to Business Partner roles and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run any data consistency checks available in your SAP system to identify and resolve any discrepancies in Business Partner assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP for Business Partner maintenance, MK01 for vendor creation, and XD01 for customer creation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on Business Partner management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Business Partner roles and relationships to understand how they should be configured and maintained.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.