How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM019 - CVI grouping Customizing for direction BP to vendor is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: CVI grouping Customizing for direction BP to vendor is not unique

What causes this issue?

The vendor account group &v1& is assigned to several business partner
groupings in the <ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)</> Customizing.

System Response

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> issues an error.
The Vendor UI requires a unique assignment of the vendor account group
to a business partner grouping. Otherwise the system cannot determine
the correct business partner grouping to be used.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your CVI Customizing under <ZK>SAP Customizing
Implementation Guide</> -> <ZK>Cross-Application Components</> ->
<ZK>Master Data Synchronization</> -> <ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration</>
-> <ZK>Business Partner Settings</> -> <ZK>Settings for Vendor
Integration</> -> <ZK>Field Assignment for Vendor Integration</> ->
<ZK>Assign Keys</> ->
<DS:SIMG.V_TBC001>Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Vendor
</>.

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_HARM019 - CVI grouping Customizing for direction BP to vendor is not unique ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM019 indicates that there is an issue with the Customizing settings for the integration between Business Partner (BP) and Vendor in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, it suggests that the configuration for the direction of mapping between Business Partners and Vendors is not unique, which can lead to conflicts or ambiguity in the data processing.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries in the Customizing settings for the mapping of Business Partners to Vendors, which causes ambiguity in determining which entry to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Business Partner roles and their corresponding vendor roles may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required data for the mapping may be missing or incomplete, causing the system to be unable to determine a unique mapping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for Business Partner and Vendor mapping.
  Check the entries under the path: Master Data Governance -> Business Partner -> Define Grouping for Business Partner and Vendor.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same grouping or direction.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, remove or consolidate them to ensure that each mapping is unique.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that the configuration for Business Partner roles and Vendor roles is correctly set up.
  Ensure that each Business Partner role is mapped to a unique Vendor role without overlaps.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to create or change a Business Partner and see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that address specific issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for MDG and Business Partner integration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) and SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM019 error and ensure that your Business Partner to Vendor mapping is correctly configured.