How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM022 - Int. numbering f. BP (&1) incompatible with ext. numbering f. vendor (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Int. numbering f. BP (&1) incompatible with ext. numbering f. vendor (&2)

What causes this issue?

The assignment of business partner grouping &v1& to vendor account group
&v2& is not supported by the Vendor UI.
The BP grouping refers to an internal number assignment. The vendor
account group refers to an external number assignment.
In the Vendor UI you only can define the BP number. The vendor number
cannot be maintained but, is derived by the system. This combination
does not allow a unique derivation of the vendor number.

System Response

The Vendor UI cannot use these settings.

How to fix this error?

The settings are valid for the Supplier UI.
If you only use the Vendor UI, you can delete the settings in the
Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI) Customizing.

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_HARM022 - Int. numbering f. BP (&1) incompatible with ext. numbering f. vendor (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM022 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the internal numbering of a Business Partner (BP) and the external numbering of a vendor in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the number ranges or formats between the internal and external identifiers for business partners and vendors.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Mismatch: The internal number range for the Business Partner does not align with the external number range for the vendor. This can happen if the number ranges are not properly configured or if there are overlaps or gaps.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Business Partner and vendor master data may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies in the numbering formats or ranges.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the numbers are entered manually, there may be typographical errors or incorrect formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges: Verify the number ranges for both the Business Partner and the vendor. Ensure that they are correctly defined and do not overlap. You can do this in the SAP system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Transaction Code: SNRO (Number Range Objects)
  Check the number range objects for Business Partners and Vendors.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the number ranges are incorrect, adjust the configuration to ensure that the internal and external numbering systems are compatible.
  
  Transaction Code: BP (Business Partner) for configuration settings.
  Transaction Code: SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the configuration for Master Data Governance.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies. This can help in pinpointing the exact issue.
  
  Use transaction codes like MDG_MAT or MDG_BS to check for inconsistencies in master data.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Processes: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that the data was transferred correctly and that the number formats were maintained.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to MDG and number range management for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations and number ranges, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a Business Partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities. It is essential to maintain consistency between internal and external identifiers.
  Vendor Master Data: This refers to the information related to vendors in the SAP system, which includes details like vendor number, name, address, and payment terms.
  Master Data Governance (MDG): This is a solution in SAP that helps organizations manage their master data across various domains, ensuring data quality and consistency.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM022 and ensure that the internal and external numbering systems are compatible.