How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM006 - Vendor account group &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: 006

• Message text: Vendor account group &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
</><ZK> </>contains a vendor account group that is not defined in the
<ZK>Vendor </>Customizing.

System Response

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> cannot check the CVI
Customizing that is related to the vendor account group.
The Vendor UI cannot use the related vendor account group.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the Customizing settings for business partner groups
under <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide</> -> <ZK>Financial
Accounting</> -> <ZK>Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable</> ->
<ZK>Vendor Accounts</> -> <ZK>Master Data</> -> <ZK>Preparations for
Creating Vendor Master Data</> ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBD3>Define Account Groups with Screen Layout
(Vendors)</>.

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_HARM006 - Vendor account group &1 is not available; check Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM006 indicates that the vendor account group specified in your Master Data Governance (MDG) system is not available or not properly configured in the system. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Group: The specified vendor account group does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The account group may not be properly configured in the Customizing settings for vendor master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified account group.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system, the account group may not have been included or mapped correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Vendor Master > Define Account Groups.
  Verify that the account group specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that the account group is assigned to the appropriate company code and purchasing organization.
  Check if the account group is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor master data for the specified account group.
  
  
  
  Check Data Transfer Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer, verify that the mapping for the account group is correct and that the data being transferred includes valid account group information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to vendor account groups and MDG for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or modification of the vendor master data again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to vendor master data, to ensure all necessary settings are in place.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.