How To Fix MDG_BS_BP059 - Critical error: Value for the field &1 is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP - MDG BP: general messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Critical error: Value for the field &1 is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP059 - Critical error: Value for the field &1 is missing. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP059 indicates that a critical error has occurred due to a missing value for a required field during the processing of a Business Partner (BP) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when a mandatory field is not filled in during the creation or modification of a business partner.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: The field indicated by &1 in the error message is a required field that has not been populated. This could be due to user oversight or a system issue where the field is not being filled correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the MDG system may not be set up correctly, leading to mandatory fields not being recognized or enforced.
  Data Model Issues: The data model for the business partner may have been altered, resulting in changes to which fields are considered mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Identify the Missing Field: Check the error message for the specific field indicated by &1. This will tell you which field is missing a value.
  Fill in the Required Field: Go to the transaction or application where you are creating or modifying the business partner and ensure that the identified field is filled in with the appropriate value.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the field should not be mandatory, review the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure that the field's status as mandatory is correct.
  Check Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, verify that the changes have been implemented correctly and that all necessary fields are still defined as required.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) or MDG (Master Data Governance) to access the relevant screens for creating or modifying business partners.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP MDG documentation for guidelines on mandatory fields and business partner data model configurations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in all mandatory fields to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_BS_BP059 error.