How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM045 - CVI grouping defined for vendor account group &1 and BP grouping &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: CVI grouping defined for vendor account group &1 and BP grouping &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM045 - CVI grouping defined for vendor account group &1 and BP grouping &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM045 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) settings in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for suppliers. Specifically, it points out that the CVI grouping defined for a vendor account group and a business partner (BP) grouping is not aligned or is missing.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Grouping: The vendor account group and the business partner grouping are not properly mapped in the CVI settings.
  Configuration Issues: The necessary configuration for the CVI settings may not have been completed or may be incorrect.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the customizing settings for the vendor account group or the business partner grouping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CVI Customizing:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path:
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Master Data Governance -> General Settings -> Customer-Vendor Integration -> Define Grouping for Customer and Vendor
  
  Ensure that the vendor account group and the corresponding business partner grouping are correctly defined and mapped.
  
  
  
  Verify Grouping Settings:
  
  Check if the vendor account group (&1) and the business partner grouping (&2) exist in the system.
  Make sure that the groupings are correctly assigned to the relevant account groups.
  
  
  
  Adjust Grouping:
  
  If the groupings are not defined, you may need to create or adjust them to ensure they align with the requirements of your business processes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the creation or modification of the vendor to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CVI settings and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and troubleshooting tips from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_SUPPL_HARM045 error and ensure proper integration between vendor account groups and business partner groupings in your SAP system.