How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM037 - Failed to determine BP grouping key; specify Customing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Failed to determine BP grouping key; specify Customing settings

What causes this issue?

The harmonization report
<DS:RE.MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM>MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM</> fails to determine a new
key for the BP grouping.

System Response

The harmonization report cannot create new Customizing automatically.

How to fix this error?

Specify the Customizing settings manually.

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_HARM037 - Failed to determine BP grouping key; specify Customing settings ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM037 indicates that the system failed to determine the Business Partner (BP) grouping key due to missing or incorrect customizing settings. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with supplier data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for Business Partner grouping are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing configuration may not align with the requirements for the specific business scenario.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the correct grouping key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Business Partner settings.
  Ensure that the Business Partner grouping is properly defined. You can find this under:
  
  Logistics - General > Business Partner > Business Partner Roles > Define Business Partner Grouping.
  
  
  Verify that the grouping key is correctly assigned to the relevant roles and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the Business Partner roles that you are trying to use are correctly configured and assigned to the Business Partner grouping.
  Check if the roles are active and properly linked to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that it meets the requirements for the Business Partner grouping.
  Look for any missing or incorrect data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner configuration and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Business Partner management, such as BP (Business Partner) and MDG (Master Data Governance) transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM037 error. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.