How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM004 - Number range (&1) Customizing of BP grouping (&2) is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Number range (&1) Customizing of BP grouping (&2) is incomplete

What causes this issue?

The values for the number range limits <ZK>From</> and <ZK>To </>are
not defined.

System Response

The harmonization report MDG_BS_CUST_HARM cannot check the
<ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)</> Customizing that is related to
the business partner group.
The Customer UI cannot use the related business partner group.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the Customizing settings for the business partner
number range 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_BUCF>Define Number Ranges</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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_HARM004 - Number range (&1) Customizing of BP grouping (&2) is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM004 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the number range for a specific Business Partner (BP) grouping in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically arises when the number range settings for the specified BP grouping are incomplete or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified Business Partner grouping has not been fully configured in the system.
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object associated with the Business Partner grouping may not be defined or activated.
  Incorrect Assignment: The Business Partner grouping may not be correctly assigned to the number range object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the Business Partner grouping.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you will need to create a new number range interval.
  Make sure to specify the correct intervals and assign them to the appropriate Business Partner grouping.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to BP Grouping:
  
  Navigate to the Customizing settings for Master Data Governance.
  Go to MDG > Master Data > Business Partner > Define Number Ranges for Business Partner.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant Business Partner grouping.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of a Business Partner to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: For managing number range objects.
  BP: For managing Business Partners.
  SPRO: For accessing the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring Business Partner number ranges in MDG.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By ensuring that the number range configuration is complete and correctly assigned, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_CUST_HARM004 error.