How To Fix MDC_MODEL078 - &1 is not a valid Keeping Class for purpose "&2"

MDC_MODEL078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: &1 is not a valid Keeping Class for purpose "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_MODEL078 - &1 is not a valid Keeping Class for purpose "&2" ?

  The SAP error message MDC_MODEL078 indicates that a specified Keeping Class is not valid for a particular purpose. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with Material Master data in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MDC_MODEL078 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Keeping Class: The Keeping Class specified does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Purpose: The purpose for which the Keeping Class is being used is not compatible with the specified Keeping Class.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the Keeping Class from being recognized for the intended purpose.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be typographical errors or incorrect values entered in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDC_MODEL078 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Keeping Class:
  
  Verify that the Keeping Class you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system.