How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP013 - Vendor recipient type &1 does not exist for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP - MDG: mapped messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Vendor recipient type &1 does not exist for country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP013 - Vendor recipient type &1 does not exist for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP013 indicates that there is an issue with the vendor recipient type for a specific country in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to map a business partner (BP) to a vendor, but it cannot find the appropriate recipient type for the specified country.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The recipient type for the vendor in the specified country is not configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for business partners or vendor master data.
  Incorrect Data: The data being processed may have incorrect or incomplete information regarding the vendor recipient type or the country.
  Country-Specific Settings: The recipient type may not be defined for the specific country in the system, leading to this error when trying to create or update a vendor.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant settings for Business Partner and Vendor Master Data.
  Ensure that the recipient type for the vendor is defined for the specified country. This can typically be found under:
  
  Logistics General > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles > Define Business Partner Roles.
  
  
  Verify that the recipient type is correctly assigned to the vendor role for the country in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vendor Recipient Types:
  
  If the recipient type does not exist, you may need to create it. This involves defining the recipient type in the system and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate country.
  You can also check if there are any country-specific settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that the country and recipient type are correctly specified.
  If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that it is correctly formatted and contains valid entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring business partner roles and recipient types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data and SPRO to access the customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP013 error and ensure that the vendor recipient type is correctly configured for the specified country.