How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK021 - BP grouping &1 does not correspond with account group &2

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: 021

• Message text: BP grouping &1 does not correspond with account group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK021 - BP grouping &1 does not correspond with account group &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK021 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Business Partner (BP) grouping and the account group in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of a Business Partner in the MDG system when the specified BP grouping does not align with the expected account group.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The BP grouping defined in the system does not correspond to the account group that is expected for the specific type of Business Partner being created or modified.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be incorrect or missing mappings between the BP grouping and account groups in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have selected an incorrect BP grouping or account group during the creation or modification process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Business Partner settings and verify the mapping between BP groupings and account groups.
  Ensure that the BP grouping you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the appropriate account group.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the data entered for the Business Partner. Ensure that the BP grouping and account group are correctly selected and correspond to each other.
  If necessary, consult with your functional team to understand the correct combinations of BP groupings and account groups.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data Governance Settings:
  
  If you are using MDG, ensure that the rules and validations set up in the MDG configuration are correctly defined to allow the desired combinations of BP groupings and account groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner configuration and the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the creation or modification of the Business Partner again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to view or edit Business Partner data, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or modify Business Partners in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK021 and successfully manage your Business Partner data in SAP.