How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM030 - Account group &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: 030

• Message text: Account group &1 is already used in CVI Customizing

What causes this issue?

The account group Customizing must be unique.

System Response

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> cannot create an
additional entry for the account group &v1&. The account group &v1& is
excluded.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use this account group, check and correct the
<ZK>Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)</> Customizing under <ZK>SAP
Customizing Implementation Guide</> -> <ZK>Cross-Application Components
</> -> <ZK>Master Data Synchronization</> -> <ZK>Customer/Vendor
Integration</> -> <ZK>Business Partner Settings</> -> <ZK>Settings for
Vendor Integration</> -> <ZK>Field Assignment for Vendor Integration</>
-> <ZK>Assign Keys</> ->
<DS:SIMG.V_TBC001>Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Vendor
</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM030 - Account group &1 is already used in CVI Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM030 indicates that there is a conflict with the account group specified in the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) Customizing settings. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a business partner or supplier in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and the account group you are trying to use is already assigned to another entity in the CVI settings.
  Cause:
  
  Account Group Conflict: The specified account group (&1) is already in use for another business partner or vendor in the CVI Customizing settings. This can happen if the account group is not unique or if it has been incorrectly configured.
  CVI Customizing Settings: The CVI settings may not be properly aligned with the business partner or supplier data model, leading to conflicts when trying to create or modify records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CVI Customizing:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and navigate to the CVI Customizing settings.
  Check the account group configuration to see if the account group in question is already assigned to another business partner or vendor.
  
  
  
  Modify Account Group:
  
  If the account group is indeed in use, consider using a different account group that is not currently assigned to any other entity.
  Ensure that the new account group is properly configured in the CVI settings.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner roles associated with the account group are correctly defined and do not conflict with existing roles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the business partner data to ensure there are no other underlying issues causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI and MDG for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and details of your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CVI (Customer-Vendor Integration): This is a framework in SAP that allows for the integration of customer and vendor data into the business partner model.
  Account Groups: These are used in SAP to classify business partners and determine the data fields that are relevant for each type of partner.
  Business Partner Roles: Different roles can be assigned to business partners, which define the specific functions and data relevant to that partner.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your business partner or supplier data in SAP MDG.