How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM013 - CVI grouping defined for BP grouping &1 and vendor account group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: CVI grouping defined for BP grouping &1 and vendor account group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM013 - CVI grouping defined for BP grouping &1 and vendor account group &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM013 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Business Partner (BP) grouping and vendor account group in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for suppliers. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or an undefined grouping in the Customizing settings for Business Partners and vendor accounts.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified grouping for the Business Partner (BP) and vendor account group is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an incorrect or missing mapping between the Business Partner grouping and the vendor account group in the Customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may not conform to the expected groupings defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  Master Data Governance -> General Settings -> Define Grouping for Business Partner
  
  Ensure that the grouping for the Business Partner and the vendor account group is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Grouping:
  
  If the grouping is missing, you will need to create it. Make sure to define the appropriate groupings that correspond to the Business Partner and vendor account groups you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data you are trying to process. Ensure that the Business Partner and vendor account group being used are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to the configuration are transported to the relevant environments (e.g., quality, production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring Business Partner groupings and vendor account groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage Business Partner data and SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM013 error and ensure that your Business Partner and vendor account group configurations are correctly set up.