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


MDG_BS_CUST_HARM003 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

  • Message number: 003

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

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  • 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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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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 >

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