How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM029 - BP grouping &1 is already used in CVI Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: BP grouping &1 is already used in CVI Customizing

What causes this issue?

System Response

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> cannot use the key of the
selected vendor account group for the new BP grouping. A different key
will be assigned to the new BP grouping.

How to fix this error?

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_HARM029 - BP grouping &1 is already used in CVI Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM029 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) grouping in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) Customizing. Specifically, it means that the BP grouping you are trying to use is already assigned or utilized in the CVI Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The BP grouping you are trying to assign is already linked to another entity or configuration in the CVI settings.
  Configuration Overlap: There may be overlapping configurations in the CVI settings that prevent the use of the specified BP grouping.
  Incorrect Customizing: The Customizing settings for the Business Partner or CVI may not be correctly set up, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the CVI Customizing settings in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for Business Partner groupings and check if the grouping you are trying to use is already assigned to another entity.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Conflicting Assignments:
  
  If the grouping is already in use, you may need to either modify the existing assignment or remove it if it is no longer needed.
  Ensure that the grouping is not being used in any active processes or configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Go through the CVI Customizing settings to ensure that there are no conflicting configurations.
  Make sure that the Business Partner groupings are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for MDG and CVI to understand the correct setup and any prerequisites for using Business Partner groupings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CVI Customizing: This involves settings that integrate customer and vendor data with Business Partner data in SAP.
  Business Partner Grouping: This is a classification of business partners that can be used for various purposes, including data management and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.