How To Fix MDC_BP_MODEL036 - Address Usage validity does not fit to Address validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_BP_MODEL - Business Partner Data Model

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Address Usage validity does not fit to Address validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_BP_MODEL036 - Address Usage validity does not fit to Address validity ?

  The SAP error message MDC_BP_MODEL036, which states "Address Usage validity does not fit to Address validity," typically occurs in the context of managing business partner (BP) addresses in SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite. This error indicates a mismatch between the validity periods of the address usage and the address itself.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the validity period of the address usage (e.g., the time frame during which the address is valid for a specific purpose) does not align with the validity period of the address itself. For example, if an address is valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, but the address usage is set to be valid from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the validity periods of the address and the address usage are consistent. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Address Validity:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data in SAP.
  Review the validity dates of the address in question. Ensure that the start and end dates are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Address Usage Validity:
  
  Look at the address usage settings for the business partner.
  Verify that the validity dates for the address usage match the address validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If there is a mismatch, adjust the validity period of either the address or the address usage to ensure they align.
  You can do this by editing the business partner master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., BP transaction).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and modify business partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing business partner addresses and their validity.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the business partner can be processed without errors.
  
  By ensuring that the validity periods are consistent, you should be able to resolve the MDC_BP_MODEL036 error and continue with your business processes in SAP.