How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_CUST016 - Contact person &1 / partner function &2 of customer &3 is not distributed

MDG_BS_ECC_CUST016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_CUST - Messages for Customer - MDG_APPL

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Contact person &1 / partner function &2 of customer &3 is not distributed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUST016 - Contact person &1 / partner function &2 of customer &3 is not distributed ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUST016 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of a contact person and partner function for a customer in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises during the data distribution process from the MDG system to the connected SAP systems (like ECC or S/4HANA).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Data: The contact person or partner function may not be properly defined or may be missing in the MDG system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the MDG and the target system (e.g., ECC).
  
  Configuration Issues: The distribution settings or configurations in the MDG system may not be set up correctly for the specific partner function or contact person.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the distribution may not have the necessary authorizations to distribute the contact person or partner function.
  Technical Errors: There could be