How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK043 - Enter relevant role for Sales 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: 043

• Message text: Enter relevant role for Sales data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK043 - Enter relevant role for Sales data ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK043 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with Business Partner (BP) data, specifically related to Sales data. This error indicates that a relevant role for Sales data has not been assigned to the Business Partner.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a specific role related to Sales data to be assigned to the Business Partner, but it is missing. In SAP, Business Partners can have various roles (e.g., Customer, Vendor, etc.), and each role has specific data fields and requirements. If the required role for Sales data is not assigned, the system cannot process the Business Partner correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the appropriate Sales role is assigned to the Business Partner. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in the SAP GUI.
  Enter the Business Partner number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Roles:
  
  In the Business Partner maintenance screen, navigate to the "Roles" tab.
  Review the list of roles assigned to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Assign the Required Sales Role:
  
  If the required Sales role (e.g., FLCU00 for Customer) is not present, you need to add it.
  Click on the "Add Role" button and select the appropriate Sales role from the list.
  Fill in the necessary data for the Sales role as required.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the role and entering the required data, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Business Partner:
  
  If the Business Partner is part of a workflow or process, re-trigger the process to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different roles available in SAP for Business Partners, especially those related to Sales (e.g., Customer roles).
  Data Model: Understand the data model in MDG and how Business Partner data is structured, including the dependencies between different roles.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify Business Partner data and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK043 error and ensure that the Business Partner has the necessary Sales data roles assigned.