How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM003 - BP grouping &1 is not available; check Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM - MDG: messages for harmonization report

• Message number: 003

• Message text: BP grouping &1 is not available; check Customizing settings

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)</> Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.V_TBC001>Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Vendor
</> contains a business partner grouping that is not defined in the
<ZK>Business Partner</> Customizing.

System Response

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> cannot check the CVI
Customizing related to the business partner grouping.
The Vendor UI cannot use the related business partner grouping.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the Customizing settings for business partner
groupings under <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide</> -> <ZK>
Cross-Application Components </>-> <ZK>SAP Business Partner </>->
<ZK>Business Partner</> -> <ZK>Basic Settings</> -> <ZK>Number Ranges
and Groupings </>->
<DS:SIMG._CABP_V_TB001>Define Groupings and Assign Number Ranges</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM003 - BP grouping &1 is not available; check Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM003 indicates that a specific business partner (BP) grouping is not available in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for suppliers when the system cannot find the specified BP grouping in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified BP grouping may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the grouping was never created or if it was deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Incorrect Input: The BP grouping being referenced may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or process you are executing.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the grouping to not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Master Data Governance > Business Partner > Define Business Partner Groupings.
  Verify if the BP grouping you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify BP Grouping:
  
  If the grouping is missing, you can create a new one by following the steps in the IMG.
  Ensure that the new grouping is configured correctly with all necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the BP grouping is entered correctly. Look for typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the BP groupings in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance and Business Partner settings for detailed guidance on configuring BP groupings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM003 and ensure that the necessary BP grouping is available for your processes.