How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK009 - Gender '&1' does not match form of address '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Gender '&1' does not match form of address '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK009 - Gender '&1' does not match form of address '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK009 indicates that there is a mismatch between the gender specified for a business partner and the form of address that is being used. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the gender field (e.g., Male, Female, Other) does not correspond to the expected form of address (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc.). For example:
  
  If the gender is set to "Female" but the form of address is "Mr.", this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the gender and form of address are consistent with each other. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check the Business Partner Data:
  
  Navigate to the business partner record that is causing the error.
  Review the fields for gender and form of address.
  
  
  
  Correct the Mismatch:
  
  If the gender is "Male", ensure the form of address is "Mr." or any other appropriate male title.
  If the gender is "Female", ensure the form of address is "Mrs.", "Ms.", or any other appropriate female title.
  If the gender is "Other", ensure that the form of address is appropriate for non-binary or gender-neutral titles.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the changes to the business partner record.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  Re-run any processes that were previously failing due to this error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for gender and form of address mappings in your SAP system is set up correctly. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for Business Partner data.
  User Training: Educate users on the importance of maintaining consistency between gender and form of address to prevent similar errors in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on business partner data management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_BP_CHECK009 error and ensure that your business partner data is accurate and consistent.