How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK014 - Address usage &1 must be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Address usage &1 must be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK014 - Address usage &1 must be assigned ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK014 indicates that an address usage must be assigned to a business partner (BP) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a business partner and the system requires that a specific address usage is defined but it is missing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an address usage assignment for the business partner. Address usages are used to define how an address is utilized (e.g., for billing, shipping, etc.) and must be specified for the business partner to ensure that the address is correctly associated with its intended purpose.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign an address usage to the business partner. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing business partners (e.g., BP).
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number that is causing the error and select it.
  
  
  
  Edit the Address:
  
  Navigate to the address section of the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Assign Address Usage:
  
  Ensure that the address usage is assigned. You may need to select the appropriate usage from a dropdown list or create a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the address usage, save the changes to the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error (e.g., creating or updating the business partner).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Address Usages: Common address usages include "Billing Address," "Shipping Address," "Head Office," etc. Make sure to understand the business context to assign the correct usage.
  Configuration: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for address management in your MDG system to ensure that the necessary address usages are defined and available for assignment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partners and address usages in MDG.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or check for any additional configuration or data integrity issues within the MDG system.