How To Fix MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS045 - Customer &1 contains unsupported classification data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS - Messages for multiple assignment function

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Customer &1 contains unsupported classification data

What causes this issue?

The classification data of your customer &V1& includes classes or
characteristics that are not supported in Lean Classification.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the classification master data so that they can be used in Lean
Classification. Lean Classification is explained in note
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS045 - Customer &1 contains unsupported classification data ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP_MLT_AS045 indicates that there is unsupported classification data associated with a customer record in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the classification data for a business partner (in this case, a customer) does not conform to the expected structure or contains invalid entries.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Classification Data: The classification data assigned to the customer may not be compatible with the current configuration or the data model in use.
  Missing or Incorrect Classifications: The classification type or characteristics may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Data Model Issues: The data model for the business partner may not support the specific classification data being used.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the classification data that violate the rules set in the MDG configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Classification Data: Check the classification data assigned to the customer. Ensure that it adheres to the expected structure and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate Configuration: Ensure that the classification types and characteristics are correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the configuration in the Customizing settings for classification.
  Check Data Model: Verify that the data model being used supports the classification data. If necessary, update the data model to include the required classifications.
  Data Cleansing: If there are inconsistencies or invalid entries, clean the data by removing or correcting the unsupported classification data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to classification in MDG to understand any specific requirements or limitations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the creation or update of the customer record again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Master Data Governance, especially those related to business partner classification.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to review and edit business partner data, and CL02 (Change Class) to manage classification data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.