How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM003 - BP grouping &1 is not available; check Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: BP grouping &1 is not available; check Customizing settings

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)</> Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.V_TBD001>Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Customer
</> contains a business partner grouping that is not defined in the
<ZK>Business Partner</> Customizing.

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

System Response

The harmonization report MDG_BS_CUST_HARM cannot check the CVI
Customizing related to the business partner grouping.
The Customer UI cannot use the related business partner grouping.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the Customizing settings for business partner
groupings under <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide </>-> <ZK>
Cross-Application Components</> -> <ZK>SAP Business Partner</> ->
<ZK>Business Partner </>-> <ZK>Basic Settings </>-> <ZK>Number Ranges
and Groupings </>->
<DS:SIMG._CABP_V_TB001>Define Groupings and Assign Number Ranges</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM003 - BP grouping &1 is not available; check Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM003 indicates that a specific Business Partner (BP) grouping is not available in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or manage business partners, and it suggests that the system cannot find the specified BP grouping in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified BP grouping has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Grouping: The BP grouping being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified BP grouping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Master Data Governance > Business Partner > Define Business Partner Groupings.
  Verify if the BP grouping specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify BP Grouping:
  
  If the grouping is missing, create a new BP grouping by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details.
  If the grouping exists but is not configured correctly, modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified BP grouping. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner transaction for managing business partner data.
  SPRO - Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance and Business Partner management for detailed guidance on configuration and best practices.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_BS_CUST_HARM003 error message.