📌 Feature Name:
Duplicate Mobile Number Validation in Party Creation

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📝 Description

This error appears when a user attempts to create a new party (shop/customer) with a mobile number that is already registered in the Breeze FSM system — regardless of who created it.
The system blocks duplicate entries to ensure clean, accurate, and trackable party data.

⚠️ Error Message Displayed:

"Phone number already exists"

✅ Reasons Why This Happens

1. Mobile number already used for another party

   • Breeze FSM does not allow two parties with the same mobile number, even if created by different users or under different distributors.

2. Maintaining unique & genuine data

   • Duplicate numbers cause confusion in visit history, order tracking, and collections.

3. Preventing accidental duplication

   • Alerts the user that the number is already in use.

4. Accurate reporting & tracking

   • Unique phone numbers ensure sales, orders, and collections are assigned correctly.

5. Preventing misuse

   • Stops the same number from being used across multiple shops to bypass system checks.

🛠️ Recommended Actions

Step 1: Search if the party already exists

• Open the app → Go to Parties

• Use the search option and enter the mobile number

• If found, reuse the existing party record

Step 2: Double-check typing

• Ensure the number is entered correctly

Step 3: Different shop, same number

• Contact Admin/Backend Team for review & approval

Step 4: Use alternate number

• If available, enter another valid phone number

📌 Important Notes

• Mobile number in Breeze FSM is a unique identifier (like Aadhar/PAN).

• Duplicate entries can cause operational and tracking errors.

• Always search before creating a new record.