How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK314 - Unknown class &1 (class type &2) in class assignment of customer &3

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: 314

• Message text: Unknown class &1 (class type &2) in class assignment of customer &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK314 - Unknown class &1 (class type &2) in class assignment of customer &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK314 Unknown class &1 (class type &2) in class assignment of customer &3 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the classification of a business partner (BP), specifically a customer in this case. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a class to a customer, but it cannot find the specified class or class type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Definition: The class specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the classification system.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type specified may not be valid or may not be defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to fail when trying to assign the class to the customer.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) in SAP.
  Verify that the class specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the class type is also valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Class Type:
  
  Use transaction CL01 (Create Class) to check if the class type is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the class type is assigned to the appropriate object type (in this case, customer).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for classification in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the classification settings for business partners and customers are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction BP to check the business partner data for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the class definition from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to classification and business partner management for any additional insights or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, CL02, CL03, and SPRO for managing business partners and classifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.