How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM023 - External BP number range (&1) is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: External BP number range (&1) is not supported

What causes this issue?

With SAP enhancement package 5 for SAP ERP 6.0 (SAP_APPL 605) (EHP5) the
assignment of BP grouping &v1& that uses external numbering is not
supported by the Vendor UI.
As of SAP enhancement package 6 for SAP ERP 6.0 (SAP_APPL 606), these
settings are valid.
In the Vendor UI in EHP5, you only can define the vendor number. The BP
number neither can be maintained nor derived by the system. It must be
internal.

System Response

With EHP5 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
<ZK>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_HARM023 - External BP number range (&1) is not supported ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM023 indicates that the external Business Partner (BP) number range specified is not supported in the context of the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Supplier data. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a Business Partner using an external number range that has not been properly configured or is not valid in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The external number range specified does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be assigned to the relevant Business Partner role or is not activated for the specific scenario.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified number range.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The external number range might have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object associated with Business Partners.
  Ensure that the external number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Business Partner Role:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check the configuration of the Business Partner roles.
  Ensure that the external number range is assigned to the appropriate Business Partner role that you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify Business Partners using the specified external number range.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Verify that the external BP number range is entered correctly in the relevant fields. Check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to Master Data Governance and Business Partner configuration for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that a Business Partner can have and how they relate to number ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM023 error message.