How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM021 - Number range is already used by the business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Number range is already used by the business partner

What causes this issue?

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> tries to create a number
range for business partners. The range from number &v1& to number &v2&
is already used.

System Response

The harmonization report cannot create the number range.

How to fix this error?

Check and adapt the Customizing settings for the business partner number
range under <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide </>->
<ZK>Cross-Application Components</> -> <ZK>SAP Business Partner</> ->
<ZK>Business Partner </>-> <ZK>Basic Settings</> -> <ZK>Number Ranges
and Groupings</> -> <DS:SIMG._CABP_BUCF>Define Number Ranges</>.
Check and adapt the Customizing settings for the Vendor Accounts number
range 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_CFMENUORFBXKN1>Create Number Ranges for Vendor Accounts
</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM021 - Number range is already used by the business partner ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM021 indicates that there is a conflict with the number range assigned to a business partner in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a business partner, but the number range you are trying to use is already in use by another business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Conflict: The number range you are trying to assign to the new or modified business partner is already assigned to an existing business partner.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of number ranges in the system, such as overlapping ranges or incorrect settings.
  Data Consistency: The system may have inconsistencies in the data, where the same number range is being referenced by multiple entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Business Partners: Verify if the number you are trying to use is already assigned to another business partner. You can do this by checking the business partner master data in the system.
  Use a Different Number: If the number is already in use, you will need to select a different number that is not currently assigned to any business partner.
  Review Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and do not overlap.
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings: If necessary, you may need to adjust the number range settings to allow for more numbers or to correct any misconfigurations.
  Consult with Basis or Technical Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to investigate further and ensure that the system is configured correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner transaction to view and manage business partner data.
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance and Business Partner management for more detailed information on number range management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM021 error and successfully manage your business partner data.