How To Fix MDC_BP_ADAPTER011 - Strategy Improve all Records does not support Additional Assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_BP_ADAPTER - Business Partner Adapter

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Strategy Improve all Records does not support Additional Assignments

What causes this issue?

You are executing the <ZH>Consolidation of Active Records</> with the
<ZH>Improve all Records</> strategy.
The <ZH>Best Record Calculation</> adds additional customer or supplier
assignments to the best record. These additional assignments will
<ZK>not</> be copied from the <ZH>Best Record</> to any other duplicate
records during activation.

System Response

The system displays an error message in the <ZH>Best Record Calculation
</> process, but the <ZH>Best Record Calculation</> will still finish
successfully, and the <ZH>Best Record</> will still be calculated
correctly including additional assignments.
However, during the activation step, the additional assignments will
only be activated for the <ZH>Best Record</>, they will <ZK>not</> be
copied to the duplicate records.

How to fix this error?

If you are ok with this result you can continue without further action.
If you want to change the result of the <ZH>Best Record Calculation</>,
you can do so in the <ZH>Review</> step of the <ZH> Best Record
Calculation</>. You can also remove the affected records from the
process. For a list of all affected records, navigate from the error
message to the details section of the screen using the <ZH>Manage
Process</> application.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_BP_ADAPTER011 - Strategy Improve all Records does not support Additional Assignments ?

  The SAP error message MDC_BP_ADAPTER011, which states "Strategy Improve all Records does not support Additional Assignments," typically occurs in the context of the Master Data Consolidation (MDC) process, particularly when dealing with Business Partner (BP) data.
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when you are trying to execute a strategy that is not compatible with the additional assignments in the data being processed. The "Improve all Records" strategy is designed to enhance or consolidate records, but it may not support scenarios where additional assignments (like relationships, roles, or other attributes) are present that complicate the consolidation process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Strategy: Check if the strategy you are using is appropriate for the data you are trying to process. If "Improve all Records" is not suitable due to additional assignments, you may need to choose a different strategy that can handle those assignments.
  
  
  Adjust Data: If possible, modify the data to remove or simplify the additional assignments that are causing the conflict. This may involve cleaning up the data or restructuring it to fit the requirements of the chosen strategy.
  
  
  Use Alternative Strategies: Explore other strategies available in the MDC framework that can accommodate additional assignments. You may need to consult SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance on which strategies are compatible with your data structure.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates regarding this error message. There may be patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error does not recur. It may be helpful to run the process in a test environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance (MDG) and Master Data Consolidation for detailed information on strategies and their compatibility with different data types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if you suspect it may be a bug or require deeper technical intervention.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MDC_BP_ADAPTER011 error and successfully process your business partner data.