How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK017 - Purchasing organization &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK - MDG: messages for check on vendor and customer data

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Purchasing organization &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK017 - Purchasing organization &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK017 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a business partner (BP) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, but the specified purchasing organization already exists for that business partner. This error typically arises during the creation or update of business partner data in the context of purchasing organizations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The purchasing organization you are trying to assign to the business partner already exists in the system for that specific business partner.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules to prevent duplicate entries for purchasing organizations associated with a business partner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data:
  
  Verify if the purchasing organization is already assigned to the business partner. You can do this by navigating to the business partner data in the SAP GUI or using transaction codes like BP or MDG_BS_BP.
  Look for the purchasing organization in the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing Data).
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry:
  
  If the purchasing organization already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that there are duplicate entries or incorrect data, you may need to delete or correct the existing purchasing organization assignment for that business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to business partner management and purchasing organization assignments for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for business partner and purchasing organization management are correctly set up in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), MDG_BS_BP (MDG Business Partner), and others that may help in managing business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Master Data Governance: Understanding the principles of Master Data Governance can help in managing and maintaining data integrity within your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.