How To Fix MDGS004 - Business Partner &1: Not allowed to delete company code data

MDGS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGS - Master Data Governance: Supplier specific messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Business Partner &1: Not allowed to delete company code data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGS004 - Business Partner &1: Not allowed to delete company code data ?

  The SAP error message MDGS004 indicates that there is an attempt to delete company code data for a business partner, but the system does not allow this action. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partners.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The company code data may be linked to other transactions or records in the system, which prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete company code data.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the MDG or the underlying ERP system may restrict the deletion of company code data.
  Active Transactions: There may be active transactions or postings related to the company code that prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no active transactions or postings related to the company code. If there are,