How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_BOLUI003 - Maintain an address first before adding communication data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP_BOLUI - Messages for Business Partner UI

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Maintain an address first before adding communication data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_BOLUI003 - Maintain an address first before adding communication data. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_BOLUI003 indicates that you are trying to add communication data (such as phone numbers, email addresses, etc.) to a business partner (BP) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system without first maintaining an address for that business partner. This is a validation check to ensure that communication data is associated with a valid address.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that an address be defined for the business partner before any communication data can be added. This is a logical requirement since communication data typically relates to a specific location or address.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain an Address:
  
  Navigate to the section where you can maintain the business partner's address.
  Enter the necessary address details (such as street, city, postal code, country, etc.).
  Save the address information.
  
  
  
  Add Communication Data:
  
  After successfully maintaining the address, go back to the communication data section.
  Now, you should be able to add the desired communication data without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access the business partner maintenance screen.
  Data Model: Ensure that you are familiar with the data model in MDG, as it defines how business partners, addresses, and communication data are structured and related.
  Validation Rules: The error is part of the validation rules set in the MDG configuration. If you are an administrator, you may want to review these rules if you need to adjust the behavior.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner management and the specific requirements for maintaining addresses and communication data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully maintain the business partner's data in SAP MDG.