How To Fix MDC_GOV_BO_MSG200 - Failed to generate address number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_GOV_BO_MSG -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Failed to generate address number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_GOV_BO_MSG200 - Failed to generate address number ?

  The SAP error message "MDC_GOV_BO_MSG200: Failed to generate address number" typically occurs in the context of the Master Data Governance (MDG) module when the system is unable to generate a unique address number for a new address record. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for address numbers may not be properly defined or may be exhausted. This can happen if the number range is not set up correctly in the configuration or if the defined range has been fully utilized.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the address may not have the necessary authorizations to generate a new address number.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to address number generation in the MDG system.
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the system from generating a new address