How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK033 - Role &1 requires purchasing organization data

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: 033

• Message text: Role &1 requires purchasing organization data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK033 - Role &1 requires purchasing organization data ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK033 indicates that a specific role requires purchasing organization data for a business partner (BP) in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or change a business partner and the necessary purchasing organization data is missing or not properly maintained.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization Data: The business partner role you are trying to assign requires purchasing organization data, but it has not been provided.
  Role Configuration: The role assigned to the business partner may be configured to require purchasing organization data, but the data is not available in the system.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model in MDG may not be set up correctly to handle the required purchasing organization data for the specific role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Verify the role assigned to the business partner. Ensure that the role indeed requires purchasing organization data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Organization Data:
  
  Navigate to the business partner transaction (e.g., BP) and check if the purchasing organization data is filled in for the relevant role.
  If it is missing, enter the required purchasing organization data.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the MDG configuration, check the data model to ensure that the purchasing organization data is correctly defined and linked to the relevant business partner role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to business partner roles and purchasing organization data to ensure compliance with the required data structure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or modification of the business partner again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles available in SAP for business partners and their specific data requirements.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in MDG, especially those related to business partner data models and role definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.