How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM024 - Ext. 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: 024

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

What causes this issue?

The assignment of BP grouping &v1& to vendor account group &v2& is not
supported by the Vendor UI.
The BP grouping refers to an external number assignment. The vendor
account group refers to an external number assignment. The
<DS:DE.BC_SAMENUMBER>Same Numbers</> flag is not set.
In the Vendor UI, you can define the BP number only. The supplier number
must be derived by the system. This is only possible if same numbers are
used.

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
<ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI) </>Customizing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM024 - Ext. numbering f. BP (&1) incompatible with ext. numbering f. vendor (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM024 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the external numbering for a Business Partner (BP) and the external numbering for a vendor in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This typically occurs when the external number assigned to a Business Partner does not match the expected format or value for the corresponding vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Number Ranges: The external number ranges for Business Partners and vendors may not be aligned. For example, if the Business Partner is assigned an external number that is not valid for the vendor number range, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG system that define how external numbering is handled for Business Partners and vendors. If these settings are not properly configured, it can lead to incompatibility.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of external numbers may lead to inconsistencies, especially if the numbers are not following the defined format or range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges: Verify the external number ranges for both Business Partners and vendors in the configuration settings. Ensure that they are compatible and correctly defined.
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Master Data Governance for Business Partners and Vendors.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the number ranges are not aligned, you may need to adjust the configuration to ensure that the external numbering for Business Partners and vendors is compatible.
  
  This may involve changing the number range intervals or ensuring that the same number range is used for both entities if applicable.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Review the data entries for the Business Partner and vendor to ensure that they conform to the expected formats and values. Correct any discrepancies found during this review.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs. Create or modify a Business Partner and vendor to verify that the external numbering is now compatible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and external numbering for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  MDG Configuration Guides: Review the configuration guides for Master Data Governance to understand how external numbering is managed.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the incompatibility issue indicated by the error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM024.