How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK032 - Communication type &1: country key &2 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Communication type &1: country key &2 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK032 - Communication type &1: country key &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK032 indicates that there is an issue with the communication type for a business partner (BP) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, the error states that the country key associated with the communication type is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Country Key: The country key specified in the communication type is not defined in the system. This could happen if the country has not been set up in the configuration or if there is a typo in the country key.
  Incorrect Configuration: The communication type may not be properly configured to link with the specified country key.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the country key is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Country Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to General Settings > Set Countries.
  Verify that the country key in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Communication Type:
  
  Check the communication type settings in the relevant configuration area (e.g., Business Partner settings).
  Ensure that the communication type is correctly linked to the country key.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry for the business partner to ensure that the country key is entered correctly.
  If the country key is being imported or uploaded, check the source data for accuracy.
  
  
  
  Maintain Communication Data:
  
  If necessary, maintain the communication data for the business partner to ensure that it includes valid entries for the specified country key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring business partner communication types and country keys.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) to view and edit business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_BS_BP_CHECK032 error message.