How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_CHECK040 - Inconsistent key mapping for supplier &1; update not possible

MDG_BS_BP_CHECK040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Inconsistent key mapping for supplier &1; update not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK040 - Inconsistent key mapping for supplier &1; update not possible ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_CHECK040 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the key mapping for a supplier in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when there are issues with the mapping of business partner keys between different systems or within the same system, which prevents updates from being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Key Mapping: The key mapping for the supplier (business partner) is not consistent across the relevant systems or within the MDG framework. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect entries in the key mapping table.
  Changes in the business partner data that have not been properly synchronized.
  Deletion or modification of key mappings that are still referenced by existing records.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be integrity issues in the underlying data, such as duplicate entries or incorrect relationships between business partners.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the MDG system or in the related backend systems can lead to