How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM020 - CVI role 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: 020

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

What causes this issue?

The Vendor UI requires a unique Customizing for business partner roles
in the direction BP to Vendor. The Customizing only must contain a
single entry.

System Response

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> cannot decide which role
you want to use.
The Vendor UI displays an error message preventing the creation of
vendors.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the Customizing settings for the business partner
number range 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 ->
<DS:SIMG.V_TBC002>Set BP Role Category 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_HARM020 - CVI role Customizing for direction BP to vendor is not unique ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM020 indicates that there is an issue with the Customizing settings for the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) roles in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for suppliers. Specifically, the error states that the Customizing for the direction from Business Partner (BP) to Vendor is not unique. This typically occurs when there are conflicting or duplicate entries in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries in the Customizing settings for the mapping of Business Partner roles to Vendor roles, which leads to ambiguity in determining which role to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the Business Partner roles and their corresponding Vendor roles may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Missing or Incomplete Settings: Required settings for the integration between Business Partner and Vendor may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for Customer-Vendor Integration.
  Check the settings under Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Customer-Vendor Integration > Define Roles for Business Partner.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the mapping of Business Partner roles to Vendor roles.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, remove or adjust them to ensure that each Business Partner role maps uniquely to a Vendor role.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the Business Partner and Vendor are correctly defined and do not overlap in a way that causes ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to create or change a Business Partner and see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and CVI for any specific guidelines or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage Business Partner data and XK01 (Create Vendor) to manage vendor data.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal provides detailed documentation on MDG and CVI, which can be useful for understanding the configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they implemented.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM020 error and ensure that your Business Partner to Vendor mapping is correctly configured.