How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM025 - Numbering issue for BP internal (&1) and vendor external (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Numbering issue for BP internal (&1) and vendor external (&2)

What causes this issue?

The assignment of BP grouping &v1& to vendor account group &v2& is
usable for the Vendor UI.
The BP grouping refers to an internal number assignment. The vendor
account group refers to an external number assignment. The
<DS:DE.BC_SAMENUMBER>Same Numbers</> flag shall be set.
The issue occurs in the number range Customizing. The number range
interval of the vendor does not match the number range interval of the
business partner.

System Response

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> issues an error for these
settings.
Using these settings in the Vendor UI can lead to data inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

The number range for the vendor account group has to be part of the
number range for the BP grouping.
Check and correct the number range Customizing settings for the BP
grouping 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 correct the number range Customizing settings for the vendor
account group 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
</>.

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_HARM025 - Numbering issue for BP internal (&1) and vendor external (&2) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM025 indicates a numbering issue related to Business Partners (BP) in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it refers to a conflict between the internal number assigned to a Business Partner and the external number assigned to a vendor.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Number Range Conflicts: The internal number range for Business Partners and the external number range for vendors may overlap or conflict. This can happen if the number ranges are not properly configured or if there are manual entries that fall into the same range.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for number ranges in the MDG system may not be aligned with the requirements for Business Partners and vendors.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be existing data in the system that violates the expected numbering scheme, leading to conflicts when new entries are created or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM025 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range objects for Business Partners and vendors.
  Ensure that the internal and external number ranges do not overlap. Adjust the ranges if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the MDG system for Business Partner and vendor number ranges. This can typically be done in the MDG customizing settings.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that they are set to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are existing entries that are causing conflicts, you may need to clean up the data. This could involve changing the numbers of existing Business Partners or vendors to ensure they fall within the correct ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the number ranges or configurations, perform tests to ensure that new Business Partners and vendors can be created without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and Business Partner management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), BP (Business Partner), MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings for Business Partners and vendors to ensure proper setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the numbering issue indicated by the error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM025.