How To Fix MDGBP016 - Data set &1 for BP &2 maintained time-dependently,despite inact.time dep.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data set &1 for BP &2 maintained time-dependently,despite inact.time dep.

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to access a business partner for which time-dependent
data has already been maintained, although the time dependency for this
data set has been deactivated.

System Response

In this situation, accessing the business partner in change mode leads
to a termination.

How to fix this error?

To be able to process the data of this business partner again, you must
activate the time dependency for this data set in Customizing of the SAP
Business Partner.
Choose Customizing in the toolbar of the Performance Assistant in order
to navigate in the Customizing.
For more information, see SAP note 810634.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.CABP_V_TB056>Activation Switch for Functions</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP016 - Data set &1 for BP &2 maintained time-dependently,despite inact.time dep. ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP016 indicates that there is a conflict in the time-dependent data maintenance for a Business Partner (BP) in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the data set for the specified Business Partner is maintained in a time-dependent manner, but the system is set to inactive time-dependent maintenance.
  Cause:
  
  Time-Dependent Data: The error occurs when there is an attempt to maintain or modify data that is supposed to be time-dependent, but the system settings or the specific configuration for that Business Partner do not allow for time-dependent maintenance.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the Business Partner or the specific data set may not be correctly set to allow for time-dependent data management.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where some entries are time-dependent while others are not, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Business Partner in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for time-dependent data maintenance are correctly configured.
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (usually found in SPRO) and check the settings for Business Partner data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the specific data entries for the Business Partner in question. Ensure that all relevant data is consistently maintained as either time-dependent or time-independent.
  
  You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to view and edit the data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maintenance Settings: If you need to maintain time-dependent data, ensure that the system is set to allow for this. This may involve changing the settings in the Business Partner configuration or adjusting the specific data set.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing Business Partner data and understanding the implications of time-dependent vs. time-independent data.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Business Partner management and time-dependent data handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDGBP016 error and ensure proper maintenance of Business Partner data in your SAP system.