How To Fix MDGBP017 - No standard assignment defined for BP role category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No standard assignment defined for BP role category &1

What causes this issue?

The role category &V1& is assigned to at least one role. However, if
this role category is not assigned, the indicator Standard Assignment BP
Role -> BP Role Category is set.
Since a role category can be assigned to several roles, it is necessary
that only one assignment is given this standard indicator. The standard
assignment of a role category to a role ensures, for example in the case
of the check for the existence of a business partner role, that the
relevant role can be determined when the BAPI or API is used to read
data with the help of the role category.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Set the standard indicator for a role to which the role category &V1& is
assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.CABP_BUPA_TB003>Define BP Roles</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP017 - No standard assignment defined for BP role category &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP017 indicates that there is no standard assignment defined for a Business Partner (BP) role category in the system. This error typically arises when trying to create or manage a Business Partner in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with Business Partner roles in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Business Partner role category specified in the error message does not have a standard assignment defined in the system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role you are trying to assign to the Business Partner may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the configuration of the Business Partner roles in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration of the Business Partner roles.
  Ensure that the role category mentioned in the error message has been properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Standard Assignment:
  
  If the role category does not have a standard assignment, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings:
  
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Define Role Category.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary roles are assigned to the Business Partner and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Verify that the data model used for the Business Partner is correctly set up and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  You can check the data model settings in the MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Business Partner roles and configurations to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: BP, SPRO
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to a Business Partner and their implications in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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.