How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS031 - No account group assigned to grouping &1; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS - Messages for multiple assignment function

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No account group assigned to grouping &1; check Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS031 - No account group assigned to grouping &1; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS031 indicates that there is no account group assigned to the specified grouping in the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partner (BP) module. This error typically arises during the creation or maintenance of business partner data when the system cannot find a valid account group for the specified grouping.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account group for the specified grouping has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Grouping: The grouping being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any existing account group.
  Customizing Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to the Business Partner configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Governance > Business Partner > Basic Settings > Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that the account group for the specified grouping is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Account Group to Grouping:
  
  In the same customizing area, check if the account group is assigned to the relevant grouping.
  If not, you will need to create or modify the account group assignment to include the necessary group.
  
  
  
  Verify Grouping Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the grouping in the Business Partner configuration.
  Ensure that the grouping is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the account group you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality or production environment if applicable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or maintenance of the business partner again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access the Business Partner data directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner configuration and account groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS031 and ensure that the account group is properly assigned to the grouping in your SAP system.