How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK412 - Missing class type in class assignment of supplier &1

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: 412

• Message text: Missing class type in class assignment of supplier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK412 - Missing class type in class assignment of supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK412 indicates that there is a missing class type in the class assignment of a supplier in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to validate or process a business partner (BP) record, and it finds that the required class type for the supplier is not assigned or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Type: The primary cause of this error is that the class type that should be assigned to the supplier is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the classification system in SAP, where the class type is not properly set up for the supplier category.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Class Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) in SAP.
  Verify if the class type that should be assigned to the supplier is defined and active.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new class type or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Assign Class Type to Supplier:
  
  Ensure that the supplier is assigned the correct class type. You can do this by navigating to the supplier's master data and checking the classification data.
  Use transaction code BP to access the business partner data and check the classification tab.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the classification system in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG). Navigate to:
  
  Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Classifications > Define Class Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the class types relevant to suppliers are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any other potential issues with the supplier data that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction code MDG_BS_BP to access the MDG Business Partner application and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02 / CL03: For managing class types.
  BP: For managing business partner data.
  MDG_BS_BP: For accessing the MDG Business Partner application.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  Master Data Governance: Familiarize yourself with the MDG framework and how it interacts with business partner data to better understand the context of the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing class type in the supplier's class assignment.