How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK423 - No value for mandatory characteristic &1 in valuation of supplier &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: 423

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK423 - No value for mandatory characteristic &1 in valuation of supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK423 indicates that there is a missing value for a mandatory characteristic in the valuation of a supplier. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners, particularly when dealing with supplier data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a value for a mandatory characteristic (such as a specific field or attribute) that has not been provided for the supplier in question. This could happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may not have filled in all required fields when creating or updating the supplier data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that certain characteristics are marked as mandatory, but the necessary data is not available or not being populated correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was 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 Mandatory Fields: Review the supplier data entry form and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out. Look for any fields that are marked as required and provide the necessary values.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the supplier characteristics in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the mandatory fields are correctly defined and that the necessary data is available.
  
  
  Data Validation: Use the data validation tools in SAP to check for any inconsistencies or missing values in the supplier data. This can help identify which specific characteristic is causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics related to supplier valuation. This can provide insights into what values are expected.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the missing characteristic, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and edit supplier data.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings related to business partner data to understand how mandatory fields are defined.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK423.