How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM033 - No number range assigned to customer account group &1; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No number range assigned to customer account group &1; check Customizing

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for the current customer account group are
incomplete. The customer accout group is not assigned to a number range.

System Response

The harmonization report MDG_BS_CUST_HARM cannot use the account group,
neither to check existing <ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)
</>Customizing nor to create new Customizing.
The Customer UI cannot use the customer account group.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the Customizing settings under <ZK>SAP Customizing
Implementation Guide</> -> <ZK>Financial Accounting</> -> <ZK>Accounts
Receivable and Accounts Payable</> -> Customer <ZK>Accounts</> ->
<ZK>Master Data</> -> <ZK>Preparations for Creating Customer Master Data
</> ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBAR>Assign Number Ranges to Customer Account
Groups</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM033 - No number range assigned to customer account group &1; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM033 indicates that there is no number range assigned to the specified customer account group in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customer master record, and the system cannot find a valid number range for the account group you are using.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the customer account group specified does not have a number range assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to customer account groups and number ranges.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary number range assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a number range is assigned to the customer account group. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing menu.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Customer Account Group Settings:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Reference IMG ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Customer Accounts ? Master Data ? Define Account Groups with Screen Layout (Customer).
  
  
  
  Check Account Group:
  
  Find the account group that is causing the error. You can search for it by its name or number.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  In the account group settings, check if a number range is assigned. If not, you will need to assign a number range.
  If a number range does exist, ensure that it is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If you need to create a new number range, navigate to: SAP Reference IMG ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Customer Accounts ? Master Data ? Define Number Ranges for Customers.
  Create a new number range if necessary and ensure it is linked to the appropriate account group.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Try to create or modify the customer master record again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments properly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring customer account groups and number ranges.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_CUST_HARM033 error and successfully assign a number range to the customer account group.