How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP017 - Customs office &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: 017

• Message text: Customs office &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_MAP017 - Customs office &1 does not exist for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP017 indicates that a customs office specified in the system does not exist for the specified country. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with business partner data, particularly when the system is trying to validate or map customs offices for business partners.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customs Office: The customs office that is being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system for the specified country.
  Incorrect Configuration: The customs office may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct country.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the customs office code or the country code being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customs Office Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Logistics or Customs area).
  Verify that the customs office exists for the specified country. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBD2 (Customs Office) or using the relevant customizing path in SPRO.
  If the customs office does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Customs Office:
  
  If the customs office is missing, create a new customs office entry for the specified country.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the customs office code, name, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data being entered for any typographical errors in the customs office code or country code.
  Ensure that the business partner data being processed is accurate and complete.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the customs office was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional configuration steps that may be required for customs offices in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (Customs Office) and BP (Business Partner) for managing business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Customs Regulations: Ensure that your organization is compliant with local customs regulations, as this may affect the setup of customs offices in the system.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP017 and ensure that the customs office is correctly configured for the specified country.