How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER054 - Customer could not be created for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER - Messages for Customer

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Customer could not be created for business partner &1

What causes this issue?

During the inbound processing for business partner &V1& one or more
errors did occur which were passed to the
<DS:GLOS.47CB54CBBEA42D8DE10000000A421944>Forward Error Handling</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please process the faulty business partner &V1& with the
<DS:TRAN./SAPPO/PPO2>Postprocessing Desktop</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER054 - Customer could not be created for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER054 indicates that a customer could not be created for a business partner in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises during the process of creating or updating a business partner in the MDG system, particularly when the system attempts to create a corresponding customer record in the connected ECC (Enterprise Central Component) system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Required Data: The business partner may be missing required fields or data that are necessary for creating a customer in the ECC system. This could include fields like customer account group, company code, or sales area data.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data provided for the business partner that prevent the creation of a customer record.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the MDG or ECC system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to create a customer.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to create the customer may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the connection between MDG and ECC, or issues with the underlying database.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields for customer creation are filled in the business partner data. This includes checking the customer account group, company code, and any other mandatory fields.
  
  
  Validate Data: Review the data for any inconsistencies or errors. Use the MDG validation tools to check for data quality issues.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in both the MDG and ECC systems to ensure they are correctly set up for customer creation. This includes checking the mapping of business partner data to customer data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to create a customer in the ECC system. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on why the customer creation failed.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for guidelines on business partner and customer data management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide), and SLG1 (Application Log) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully create the customer for the business partner.