How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG036 - Unknown or intial adapter class &1 received

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Unknown or intial adapter class &1 received

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG036 - Unknown or intial adapter class &1 received ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG036, which states "Unknown or initial adapter class &1 received," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Consolidation (MDC) or similar data processing scenarios. This error indicates that the system has encountered an adapter class that it does not recognize or that has not been properly initialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Adapter Class Configuration: The adapter class specified in the configuration may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Missing Implementation: The required implementation for the adapter class may not be available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the adapter class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the adapter class and the system or other components that rely on it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the adapter class in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code for MDC configuration).