How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK013 - There must be only one standard address

MDG_BS_BP_CHECK013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: There must be only one standard address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK013 - There must be only one standard address ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK013 ("There must be only one standard address") typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP). This error indicates that the system has detected multiple standard addresses for a business partner, which is not allowed as per the business rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A business partner has more than one address marked as the "standard" address.
  The data entry or data migration process has resulted in multiple addresses being flagged as standard.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Business Partner: Determine which business partner is causing the error. This can usually be found in the error message details or logs.
  
  
  Check Addresses: 
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) in SAP.
  Navigate to the addresses section of the business partner.
  Review the list of addresses associated with the business partner.
  
  
  
  Standard Address Validation:
  
  Identify which address is currently