How To Fix MDC_MODEL022 - Fatal error: inconsistency of key mapping, match groups and source status

MDC_MODEL022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_MODEL - Messages In Context Of MDC Model

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Fatal error: inconsistency of key mapping, match groups and source status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_MODEL022 - Fatal error: inconsistency of key mapping, match groups and source status ?

  The SAP error message MDC_MODEL022, which indicates a "Fatal error: inconsistency of key mapping, match groups and source status," typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or SAP S/4HANA when there are inconsistencies in the data model or configuration related to key mapping and match groups.
  Causes:
  
  
  Inconsistent Key Mapping: This can occur if there are discrepancies between the keys defined in the source system and those in the target system. For example, if a key mapping is not correctly defined or if there are missing entries in the mapping table.
  
  
  Match Group Issues: If the match groups defined for the data do not align with the key mapping or if there are changes in the match group configuration that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  
  Source Status Mismatch: The source status of the data being processed may not match the expected status in the target system, leading