How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK070 - Dunning area &1 already exists for company code &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: 070

• Message text: Dunning area &1 already exists for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK070 - Dunning area &1 already exists for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK070 indicates that there is an issue related to the dunning area for a specific company code in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP). The error message states that the dunning area already exists for the specified company code, which means that the system is trying to create or modify a business partner with a dunning area that is already assigned to that company code.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the dunning area you are trying to assign to a business partner is already in use for the specified company code. In SAP, a dunning area is used to manage dunning processes for customers, and each company code can have multiple dunning areas, but each dunning area must be unique within a company code.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Dunning Areas:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (Dunning Areas) in SAP.
  Check the existing dunning areas for the specified company code to confirm that the dunning area you are trying to assign already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify the Business Partner:
  
  If the dunning area is already assigned to another business partner, you may need to either:
  
  Use a different dunning area that is not already assigned to the company code.
  Remove the existing assignment if it is no longer needed (ensure this is in line with your business processes).
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  If you are using MDG, ensure that the data being submitted for the business partner is correct and does not conflict with existing data.
  Validate the data in the MDG application to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to dunning areas and business partner management for additional context and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dunning Process: Understand how the dunning process works in SAP, including how dunning areas are defined and used.
  Business Partner Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for business partners in SAP, especially in the context of MDG.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes related to business partner management include:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  OBD2: Dunning Areas
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.