How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI015 - Account group &1 is not assigned to a partner determination procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Account group &1 is not assigned to a partner determination procedure

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You cannot maintain partner functions for the account group &v1&.

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain partner functions for the account group, check
your Customizing settings.
Partner determination procedures can be assigned in the Customizing
under <LS>Sales and Distribution</> -> <LS>Basic Functions</> ->
<LS>Partner Determination</> ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_SD_PARTNER>Set Up Partner Determination</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI015 - Account group &1 is not assigned to a partner determination procedure ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_BOLUI015 indicates that the account group specified in the transaction is not assigned to a partner determination procedure. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with business partner data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the account group you are trying to use does not have a corresponding partner determination procedure assigned to it. Partner determination procedures are used in SAP to define how partners (like customers, vendors, etc.) are determined for business transactions. If the account group is not linked to any partner determination procedure, the system cannot process the request.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the account group to a partner determination procedure. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find Partner Determination Procedures:
  
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Governance > Business Partner > Define Partner Determination Procedures.
  
  
  
  Assign Account Group:
  
  In the partner determination procedures, find the relevant procedure that you want to use.
  Check if the account group in question is listed. If not, you will need to add it.
  Assign the account group to the appropriate partner determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Determination Procedure: This is a set of rules that define how partners are determined for a business transaction. It can include various partner types such as sold-to party, ship-to party, payer, etc.
  Account Group: This is a classification of business partners that determines the fields available for data entry and the partner roles that can be assigned.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data directly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, you may want to check for any additional configuration settings or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.