How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM008 - Internal numbering for vendor account group (&2) is not recommended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Internal numbering for vendor account group (&2) is not recommended

What causes this issue?

The assignment of the business partner grouping &v1& to the vendor
account group &v2& is not recommended for the Vendor UI.
You are using the internal number assignment for the vendor account
group. Since you only can see the business partner number in the search,
we recommend to use the same numbers for business partner and for
vendor.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM008 - Internal numbering for vendor account group (&2) is not recommended ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM008 indicates that there is an issue with the internal numbering for a vendor account group in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This message typically arises when the system detects that the account group is set up to use internal number assignment, which is not recommended for certain scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Internal Number Assignment: The vendor account group specified (denoted by &2 in the error message) is configured to use internal number assignment. This means that the system automatically generates the vendor numbers.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the vendor account group may not align with best practices or the requirements of the business process.
  MDG Configuration: The MDG system may have specific requirements or restrictions regarding the use of internal numbering for certain account groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the vendor account group in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the transaction code OBAS (for account group settings) or use the relevant SPRO path.
  Review the settings for the account group in question and check if it is set to use internal number assignment.
  
  
  
  Change Number Assignment:
  
  If internal number assignment is not recommended, consider changing the number assignment to external. This allows users to manually enter vendor numbers instead of relying on the system to generate them.
  To change this, you can set the number assignment to "External" in the account group configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or guidelines related to vendor account groups and number assignment to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the vendor creation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBAS (for account group settings) and BP (Business Partner) for vendor management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Best Practices: Review best practices for vendor master data management in SAP MDG to ensure that your configuration aligns with recommended approaches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your vendor account group is configured correctly.