How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK098 - COMC_SETTYP_ATTR: Attribute with GUID &1 has description &2, not &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PR_MDCHECK - Consistency Checks for Product Master Data

• Message number: 098

• Message text: COMC_SETTYP_ATTR: Attribute with GUID &1 has description &2, not &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK098 - COMC_SETTYP_ATTR: Attribute with GUID &1 has description &2, not &3 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK098 indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected description of an attribute in the context of the SAP system's configuration. Specifically, the error message states that an attribute with a specific GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) has a description that does not match the expected value.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The attribute's description in the system does not match the expected description defined in the configuration. This could happen if the attribute was modified or incorrectly set up.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to manual changes or data migration processes that did not maintain the integrity of the attribute descriptions.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included all necessary objects or configurations, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Attribute Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the attribute is defined.
  Verify the description of the attribute with the specified GUID. Ensure that it matches the expected description.
  
  
  
  Correct the Description:
  
  If the description is incorrect, update it to match the expected value. This may involve changing the attribute's settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects or configurations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or validation reports in SAP to identify any other potential issues related to attributes or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for object navigator) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP CRM) to understand how attributes are managed and configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_PR_MDCHECK098 error message in SAP.