How To Fix MDG_BS_BP016 - The selected form of address requires the gender to be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP - MDG BP: general messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The selected form of address requires the gender to be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP016 - The selected form of address requires the gender to be specified ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP016 indicates that when creating or updating a business partner (BP) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, the selected form of address requires the gender to be specified. This typically occurs in scenarios where the form of address (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Ms.) is dependent on the gender of the individual.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The form of address selected for a business partner does not match the gender information provided.
  The system requires a gender specification (e.g., Male or Female) to correctly assign the form of address.
  The gender field is either not filled in or is inconsistent with the selected form of address.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Form of Address: Ensure that the form of address selected is appropriate for the gender of the business partner. For example, if "Mr." is selected, the gender should be set to Male.
  
  
  Specify Gender: Make sure that the gender field is filled in correctly. If the business partner is a person, you should specify either Male or Female in the gender field.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for forms of address in the MDG system. Ensure that the forms of address are correctly mapped to the corresponding gender values.
  
  
  Validation Rules: Review any validation rules that may be in place for business partner data entry. Ensure that these rules are correctly set up to enforce the relationship between form of address and gender.
  
  
  User Training: If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training or documentation to help them understand the importance of specifying gender when selecting a form of address.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Data Model: Understanding the data model for business partners in SAP MDG can help in identifying how different fields are interrelated.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP's official documentation may also provide insights into best practices for managing business partner data.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your MDG system, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect the behavior of the form of address and gender fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the business partner data is entered correctly in the system.