How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK033 - Communication type &1: only one standard number allowed (&2)

MDG_BS_BP_CHECK033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Communication type &1: only one standard number allowed (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK033 - Communication type &1: only one standard number allowed (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK033 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP). This error indicates that there is an issue with the communication type assigned to a business partner. Specifically, it states that only one standard number is allowed for the specified communication type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A business partner has multiple entries for a communication type that is supposed to have only one standard number. For example, if you have multiple email addresses or phone numbers assigned to a business partner under the same communication type, this error will occur.
  The system is configured to allow only one standard number for that specific communication type, and the data being processed violates this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining business partners (e.g., BP).
  Search for the business partner in question and