How To Fix MDG_ANL_EXTRACTOR012 - Datasource for Entity &1 of Datamodel &2 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANL_EXTRACTOR - Messages for Analytics Extractor

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Datasource for Entity &1 of Datamodel &2 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANL_EXTRACTOR012 - Datasource for Entity &1 of Datamodel &2 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANL_EXTRACTOR012 indicates that the system is unable to determine the datasource for a specific entity in a given data model. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to extract data for a specific entity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The datasource for the specified entity in the data model may not be configured correctly or is missing entirely.
  Incorrect Entity or Data Model: The entity or data model specified in the error message may not exist or may have been incorrectly referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the datasource for the specified entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the datasource for the specified entity and data model is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the entity is properly linked to the correct datasource.
  
  
  
  Validate Entity and Data Model:
  
  Confirm that the entity and data model mentioned in the error message exist in the system.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the names.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the datasource.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the extraction process to identify where the failure occurs.
  Use transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to analyze the relevant function modules or classes involved in the extraction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and the specific data model you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on configuring data models and datasources.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_ANL_EXTRACTOR012.