SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

3740814 - App 'import master data - business partners" loops and import remains in draft after successful file upload

Symptom

  • The app "Import Master Data - Business Partners" shows "successful upload" for files (for example, BP_Person_Simple.xlsx and BP_Person_Simple.csv), but after clicking "create" the process enters a loop and the status stays in "Draft".
  • The issue occurs when importing data packages using the app.
  • No error message or error code is displayed; only a successful upload confirmation appears.

Environment

  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
  • MDG Consolidation & Mass Processing

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Open the app Import Master Data - Business Partners.
  2. Click the "create" button.
  3. Select "Import without a source" or "Test".
  4. Choose a data package (for example, "TEST").
  5. Click the "upload" button.
  6. Select the file (for example, BP_Person_Simple.xlsx or BP_Person_Simple.csv).
  7. Observe a message indicating successful upload.
  8. Click the "create" button.
  9. The process loops and the status remains in "Draft".

Cause

Feature not activated

Resolution

Activate feature MDC_BP_CLOUD_READY.
Please note this feature is not reversible.
See blog for more information regarding the feature

To activate feature, please check the following document:

Activate Features | SAP Help Portal

See Also

Keywords

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Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions