How To Fix MDG_BS_CUST_HARM045 - CVI grouping defined for customer account group &1 and BP grouping &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_CUST_HARM -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: CVI grouping defined for customer account group &1 and BP grouping &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM045 - CVI grouping defined for customer account group &1 and BP grouping &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_CUST_HARM045 indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the Customer Account Group and the Business Partner (BP) Grouping in the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) settings. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of customer master data in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The Customer Account Group defined in the system does not have a corresponding or compatible Business Partner Grouping.
  The configuration settings for the Customer Account Group and the Business Partner Grouping are not aligned, leading to a conflict during data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Customer-Vendor Integration > Define Customer Account Groups.
  Verify that the Customer Account Group you are using is correctly defined and has a corresponding Business Partner Grouping.
  
  
  
  Review CVI Settings:
  
  In the same IMG path, check the settings under Define Business Partner Groupings.
  Ensure that the Business Partner Grouping associated with the Customer Account Group is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the mapping between Customer Account Groups and Business Partner Groupings is correctly set up. This can be done in the CVI Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check if there are any existing inconsistencies in the data. You may need to run consistency checks or data validation processes to identify and correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the creation or modification of the customer master data again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  BP: Business Partner transaction for managing business partner data.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Customer-Vendor Integration and Master Data Governance.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_CUST_HARM045 error and ensure proper alignment between Customer Account Groups and Business Partner Groupings in your SAP system.