How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI001 - Country and region are not defined but required for city and county code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Cusomer UI related issues

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Country and region are not defined but required for city and county code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI001 - Country and region are not defined but required for city and county code ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI001 indicates that the system requires a country and region to be defined for a specific city and county code, but these values are missing. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partner or Customer data management, where geographical information is essential for proper data validation and processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country/Region Data: The most common cause of this error is that the country and region fields are not populated in the relevant data entry forms or records.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the country and region settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: The city or county code entered may not be linked to a valid country or region in the system's master data.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model is not correctly set up to handle the relationships between cities, counties, regions, and countries, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that the country and region fields are filled out correctly when entering or updating the city and county codes. 
  Validate Master Data: Verify that the city and county codes you are using are correctly associated with the appropriate country and region in the master data.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the country and region definitions are correctly set up. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Data Model Adjustment: If necessary, adjust the data model to ensure that the relationships between cities, counties, regions, and countries are properly defined.
  Use of Standard Values: If applicable, use standard values for country and region that are recognized by the system to avoid discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide), or SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the relevant configuration and data entry screens.
  Master Data Governance: Familiarize yourself with the MDG processes and data model to understand how geographical data is structured and validated.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data is processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary country and region data is correctly defined for city and county codes in your SAP system.