How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK012 - Address usage &1 is already assigned to address &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Address usage &1 is already assigned to address &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK012 - Address usage &1 is already assigned to address &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK012 indicates that there is an issue with address usage in the Business Partner (BP) data. Specifically, it means that the address usage you are trying to assign to a business partner is already assigned to another address. This can occur in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Address Usage: The address usage you are trying to assign (e.g., "Invoice Address", "Delivery Address") is already linked to a different address in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the same address usage is mistakenly assigned to multiple addresses.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the MDG or Business Partner module may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in address assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) and check the existing addresses and their usages.
  Identify if the address usage you are trying to assign is already linked to another address.
  
  
  
  Modify Address Usage:
  
  If the address usage is indeed already assigned, you will need to either:
  
  Change the address usage to a different one that is not currently in use.
  Reassign the existing address usage to the correct address if it was mistakenly assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are inconsistencies or duplicates, consider cleaning up the data. This may involve removing or correcting the assignments in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the MDG or Business Partner module to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for conflicting assignments.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP to manage business partners and their addresses.
  Use transaction MDG_BS_BP for Master Data Governance specific tasks.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or logic implemented in your SAP system, ensure that they are not causing this conflict.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance and Business Partner management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.