How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP002 - Buying group &1 does not exist

MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP - MDG: mapped messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Buying group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP002 - Buying group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP002 indicates that the buying group specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners (BP) when trying to map or assign a buying group to a business partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Buying Group: The buying group referenced in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the mapping or settings related to business partners and their associated buying groups.
  Data Entry Error: The buying group ID may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Missing Master Data: The buying group may not have been created in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Buying Group: Check if the buying group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code OB52 or BP)