How To Fix MDC_GW016 - Selection condition for attribute &1 and value &2 invalid

MDC_GW016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_GW - Gateway implementation related messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Selection condition for attribute &1 and value &2 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_GW016 - Selection condition for attribute &1 and value &2 invalid ?

  The SAP error message MDC_GW016, which states "Selection condition for attribute &1 and value &2 invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with the SAP Gateway. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria specified for a particular attribute in a data model or service.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Attribute or Value: The attribute specified in the error message (&1) may not exist, or the value specified (&2) may not be valid for that attribute. This can happen if the attribute is misspelled or if the value does not conform to the expected format or range.
  
  
  Data Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the service definition that leads to invalid selection conditions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain attributes or values, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: If the underlying data