How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK001 - Critical error: long tax numbers cannot be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP_CHECK - Messages for check of BP data

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Critical error: long tax numbers cannot be checked

What causes this issue?

The business partner validation is called with a long tax number. The
function module used for the validation does not support long tax
numbers. SAP Note 2156076 is missing in your system.

System Response

The system cannot validate the long tax number.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. Ensure that SAP Note 2156076 is
applied to the current system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Apply SAP Note 2156076.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK001 - Critical error: long tax numbers cannot be checked ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK001 indicates that there is a critical issue related to the validation of long tax numbers in the Business Partner (BP) Master Data Governance (MDG) process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to validate or process long tax numbers due to configuration or data issues.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Number Format: The tax number provided may not conform to the expected format or length defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle long tax numbers, especially if the country-specific settings are not correctly set up.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields for tax number validation may be missing or incorrectly filled out in the Business Partner data.
  System Limitations: The version of SAP you are using may have limitations or bugs related to the handling of long tax numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Tax Number Format: Ensure that the tax number being entered adheres to the required format and length for the specific country. Refer to the country-specific guidelines for tax numbers.
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and check the configuration settings for Business Partner and tax number validation.
  Ensure that the settings for the relevant country are correctly configured to handle long tax numbers.
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  Review the Business Partner data for any missing or incorrect entries related to tax numbers.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Update SAP System: If you are using an older version of SAP, consider applying the latest support packages or patches that may address this issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Testing: After making changes, test the Business Partner creation or update process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Business Partner and MDG for detailed information on tax number handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_BS_BP_CHECK001 error message.