How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_SUPP002 - Alternative payee &1 of supplier &2 is not distributed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_SUPP - Messages for Supplier - MDG_APPL

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Alternative payee &1 of supplier &2 is not distributed

What causes this issue?

The alternative payee &v1& is not known in the target system. Therefore
it is not distributed.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

To distribute the alternative payee &v1& of the supplier &v2&, first
distribute the supplier &v1& and then distribute the supplier &v2&
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_SUPP002 - Alternative payee &1 of supplier &2 is not distributed ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_SUPP002 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of an alternative payee for a supplier in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to distribute supplier data, but encounters a problem with the alternative payee information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The alternative payee information may not be fully maintained or is missing in the MDG system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the MDG system and the target system (e.g., ECC or S/4HANA) regarding the alternative payee details.
  Distribution Settings: The distribution settings for the supplier or alternative payee may not be correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the distribution of the alternative payee data.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues in the middleware or the distribution process itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all required fields for the alternative payee are filled out correctly in the MDG system. This includes checking for mandatory fields that may be missing.
  Validate Data Consistency: Compare the alternative payee data in the MDG system with the target system to ensure consistency. Make any necessary adjustments.
  Review Distribution Settings: Check the distribution settings in the MDG configuration to ensure that the alternative payee is set up correctly for distribution.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user or process performing the distribution has the necessary authorizations to distribute alternative payee data.
  Monitor Middleware: If you are using middleware (like SAP PI/PO), check for any errors or logs that might indicate issues in the data transfer process.
  Reprocess Distribution: After addressing the above points, attempt to reprocess the distribution of the supplier data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings or MDG_MAINTAIN to maintain master data.
  Logs and Traces: Check the MDG logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes related to MDG and supplier data distribution.
  Documentation: Review the MDG documentation for best practices on maintaining supplier data and alternative payees.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message MDG_BS_ECC_SUPP002.