How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL015 - No unused business partner number could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL - Messages for Business Partner Data Replication

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No unused business partner number could be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL015 - No unused business partner number could be determined ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL015 indicates that the system was unable to find an unused business partner number during a data replication process in the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partner (BP) management. This typically occurs when the system is trying to create or replicate a business partner but cannot find a valid number range that is available for assignment.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for business partners may be exhausted, meaning all available numbers have been assigned.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range for business partners may not be assigned to the relevant business partner type.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  Data Replication Settings: Incorrect settings in the data replication configuration could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object for business partners (usually BUPA).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding more numbers.
  This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant business partner type in the configuration settings.
  This can be checked in the transaction code BP (Business Partner) under the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range.
  This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Data Replication Settings:
  
  Check the data replication settings in the MDG configuration to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the replication model is correctly defined and that the source and target systems are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  BP: Business Partner
  MDGIMG: MDG Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Business Partner management and number range configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL015 and successfully replicate or create business partners in your SAP system.