How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK037 - Mandatory partner function &1 is missing for purchasing org. &2

MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Mandatory partner function &1 is missing for purchasing org. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK037 - Mandatory partner function &1 is missing for purchasing org. &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK037 indicates that a mandatory partner function is missing for a specific purchasing organization in the context of Business Partner (BP) data management. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or update a business partner in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) system, and the required partner function is not assigned or configured correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a mandatory partner function for the specified purchasing organization. In SAP, partner functions are used to define the roles that a business partner can play in various transactions. For example, in the context of purchasing, a vendor might need to have specific partner functions assigned to be recognized as a valid supplier for a purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing