How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG027 - No Source System maintained for source record of process &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: No Source System maintained for source record of process &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG027 - No Source System maintained for source record of process &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG027 indicates that there is no source system maintained for a source record of a specific process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Consolidation (MDC) or similar processes where data from different source systems is being consolidated or processed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a valid source system configuration for the data being processed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source system has not been defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source system and the process may not be correctly set up.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary identifiers or attributes that link it to a source system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the Master Data Management or MDC settings).
  Verify that the source system is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Source System:
  
  If the source system is not maintained, you will need to create a new entry for it.
  Ensure that all necessary details (like system ID, description, etc.) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Process Configuration:
  
  Check the process configuration to ensure that it is correctly linked to the source system.
  Make sure that the process is set up to accept data from the defined source system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure it contains the correct identifiers that link it to the source system.
  If necessary, clean or transform the data to meet the expected format.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Re-transport or manually configure any missing elements if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDC and source system configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG (for Master Data Governance) or MDC related transactions to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDC_PROCESS_MSG027 error in your SAP system.