How To Fix MDC_BP_MODEL017 - Access to key-mapping API failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_BP_MODEL - Business Partner Data Model

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Access to key-mapping API failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_BP_MODEL017 - Access to key-mapping API failed ?

  The SAP error message MDC_BP_MODEL017, which states "Access to key-mapping API failed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with Business Partner (BP) data. This error indicates that there is an issue with accessing the key-mapping API, which is essential for mapping business partner keys between different systems or applications.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key-mapping API.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings related to the key-mapping API.
  Service Activation: The required services or APIs may not be activated in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems that prevent access to the API.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are causing the API to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the key-mapping API. This can be done by reviewing the