How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK323 - No value for mandatory characteristic &1 in valuation of customer &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: 323

• Message text: No value for mandatory characteristic &1 in valuation of customer &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK323 - No value for mandatory characteristic &1 in valuation of customer &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK323 indicates that there is a missing value for a mandatory characteristic in the valuation of a customer. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP) when trying to create or update a business partner record, particularly in relation to customer data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a mandatory characteristic (field) to have a value, but it is either missing or not filled in during the process. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may not have filled in all required fields when creating or updating the customer record.
  Configuration Issues: The mandatory characteristics may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in what is expected versus what is provided.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, some mandatory fields may not have been populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the customer data entry screen to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled in. Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) or indicated as mandatory in the documentation.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the customer master data to ensure that all mandatory characteristics are correctly defined. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant configuration for Business Partners.
  
  
  Data Validation: If the data is being imported or migrated, validate the source data to ensure that all mandatory fields are populated before the import process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on which characteristics are mandatory for the customer valuation process.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or messages in the MDG application to get more context on which specific characteristic is missing. This can help pinpoint the exact field that needs to be addressed.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings for Business Partners, especially those related to customer data.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the importance of filling in mandatory fields and the implications of missing data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK323 error message.