How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL037 - Error during calculation of a temporary business partner number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Error during calculation of a temporary business partner number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL037 - Error during calculation of a temporary business partner number ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL037 indicates that there was an error during the calculation of a temporary business partner number in the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partner (BP) module. This error typically arises during the process of creating or replicating business partner data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the number range for business partners is not properly defined or is exhausted. If the system cannot find a valid number in the defined range, it will throw this error.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the MDG settings for business partner number assignment can lead to this error. This includes settings related to number ranges, grouping, or other related configurations.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range objects.
  
  
  System Bugs: In some cases, this error may be due to bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Object) and check the number range for the business partner. Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the MDG for Business Partner. Ensure that the number range assignment is correctly set up.
  Verify that the relevant customizing settings in transaction BP (Business Partner) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify business partners. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that fix known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for MDG and Business Partner to ensure that all steps and configurations are correctly followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDG_BS_BP_DATAREPL037 error.