How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI016 - Different purchasing data can only be maintained if flagged relevant

MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Supplier UI related issues

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Different purchasing data can only be maintained if flagged relevant

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MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI016 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI016 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Supplier data. This error indicates that different purchasing data can only be maintained if the relevant flag is set. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Flag Not Set: The error usually arises when you attempt to maintain different purchasing data (like purchasing organization data) for a supplier without having the relevant flag set. In MDG, certain fields or data sets are only editable if they are marked as relevant for the specific context.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the MDG system may not allow for the maintenance of different purchasing data unless specific conditions are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set the Relevant Flag: 
  
  Navigate to the supplier data maintenance screen where you encountered the error.
  Look for an option or checkbox that allows you to set the relevant flag for purchasing data. This may be