How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM026 - Numbering issue for BP external (&1) and vendor external (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Numbering issue for BP external (&1) and vendor external (&2)

What causes this issue?

You can assign the BP grouping &v1& to the customer account group &v2&
for the ERP Customer UI.
The BP grouping and customer account group refer to an external number
assignment. The <DS:DE.BC_SAMENUMBER>Same Numbers</> flag shall be set.
The issue occurs in the number range Customizing as the number range
intervals of customer and business partner do not match.

System Response

The harmonization report MDG_BS_CUST_HARM issues an error for these
Customizing settings.
Using these Customizing settings in the ERP Customer UI can lead to data
inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

The number range for the customer account group has to be part of the
number range for the BP grouping.
Check and correct the number range Customizing settings for the BP
grouping 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</>.
Check and correct the number range Customizing settings for the customer
account group under <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide</> ->
<ZK>Financial Accounting</> -> <ZK>Accounts Receivable and Accounts
Payable</> -> <ZK>Customer Accounts</> -> <ZK>Master Data </>->
<ZK>Preparations for Creating Customer Master Data</> ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBXDN1>Create Number Ranges for Customer Accounts
</>.

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_HARM026 - Numbering issue for BP external (&1) and vendor external (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM026 typically indicates a numbering issue related to Business Partners (BP) and vendors in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error arises when there is a conflict or inconsistency in the numbering range for external business partners and vendors.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Conflict: The error usually occurs when the number range for the external business partner and vendor is not properly configured or overlaps with another number range.
  Missing Number Range: The system may not have a defined number range for the specific type of business partner or vendor being created or modified.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the number ranges in the MDG system compared to the underlying SAP ERP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range objects for Business Partners and Vendors.
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Number Ranges:
  
  If a number range is missing, you can create a new number range for the relevant business partner or vendor type.
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner settings and ensure that the number ranges are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the MDG and the underlying ERP system to ensure that the number range settings are aligned.
  You can use transaction code MDGIMG to access the MDG Implementation Guide and check the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings in the MDG system to ensure that they are correctly set up for the business partner and vendor data model.
  Make sure that the external number ranges are properly assigned to the relevant business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the creation or modification of the business partner or vendor to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring number ranges in MDG.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_CUST_HARM026 error and ensure that the numbering for business partners and vendors is correctly configured.