How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM037 - Failed to determine BP grouping key; specify Customing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Failed to determine BP grouping key; specify Customing settings

What causes this issue?

The harmonization report MDG_BS_CUST_HARM fails to determine a new key
for the BP grouping.

System Response

The harmonization report cannot create new Customizing automatically.

How to fix this error?

Specify the Customizing settings manually.

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_HARM037 - Failed to determine BP grouping key; specify Customing settings ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM037 indicates that the system failed to determine the Business Partner (BP) grouping key due to missing or incorrect customizing settings. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or manage business partners.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The error often arises when the necessary customizing settings for Business Partner grouping are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration is incorrect or incomplete, the system may not be able to determine the appropriate grouping key.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way business partner data is structured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required customizing settings.
  
  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 Grouping.
  Ensure that the necessary grouping keys are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model settings to ensure that the business partner data is structured correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant data model is activated and that the necessary fields are included.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Verify that all required entries for the business partner grouping are present in the relevant tables (e.g., T_BUT000, T_BUT020).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner configuration for any specific requirements or additional steps that may be needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and MDG (Master Data Governance) for managing business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_BS_CUST_HARM037 error. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.