How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS034 - No BP grouping assigned to account group &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: 034

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS034 - No BP grouping assigned to account group &1; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS034 indicates that there is no Business Partner (BP) grouping assigned to the specified account group in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Business Partner and the system cannot find the necessary configuration to associate the account group with a BP grouping.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the account group specified in the error message does not have a corresponding Business Partner grouping assigned in the system's configuration.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The settings in the Customizing (SPRO) may not be correctly defined for the Business Partner settings, leading to this error when trying to create or manage Business Partners.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the account group is properly assigned to a Business Partner grouping. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Go to Master Data Governance > General Settings > Define Business Partner Grouping.
  Alternatively, you can navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles > Define Business Partner Grouping.
  
  
  
  Assign BP Grouping to Account Group:
  
  In the configuration settings, check if the account group mentioned in the error message is listed.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create a new entry or modify an existing one to link the account group with the appropriate Business Partner grouping.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction where you encountered the error and try to create or modify the Business Partner again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing Business Partners and SPRO for accessing the Customizing settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner configuration and the implications of account groups and groupings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or dependencies affecting the configuration.