How To Fix CM_MDG_CDS_ASSEMBLER003 - Invalid name purpose found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_MDG_CDS_ASSEMBLER -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid name purpose found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_MDG_CDS_ASSEMBLER003 - Invalid name purpose found. ?

  The SAP error message CM_MDG_CDS_ASSEMBLER003: Invalid name purpose found typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration of name purposes in the data model or when the system encounters an unexpected or invalid name purpose during data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The error may arise if there are inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the name purpose definitions within the MDG data model.
  Missing Name Purpose: If a name purpose that is referenced in the data model does not exist or is not properly defined, this error can occur.
  Data Model Issues: Changes in the data model or the underlying database structure that are not properly reflected in the MDG configuration can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments that interact with name purposes, they may not be correctly implemented.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Name Purpose Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify the name purpose definitions. Ensure that all required name purposes are correctly defined and active.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model is correctly set up and that all references to name purposes are valid.
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that they have been properly transported and activated.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can use debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the invalid name purpose is being referenced.
  Look for any custom code that may be interacting with name purposes and ensure it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included all necessary objects related to name purposes and the data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and name purposes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on name purpose configuration.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on configuring name purposes and managing the data model.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CM_MDG_CDS_ASSEMBLER003 error in your SAP MDG environment.