How To Fix MDG_ANLY_SOURCES018 - An error occured during generation of HANA database repository objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANLY_SOURCES - Messages for MDG Analytics sources

• Message number: 018

• Message text: An error occured during generation of HANA database repository objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES018 - An error occured during generation of HANA database repository objects ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES018 indicates that there was an issue during the generation of HANA database repository objects in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error can occur for various reasons, and addressing it typically involves several steps to identify and resolve the underlying issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for the MDG system may not be complete, leading to issues when generating database objects.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be problems with the connection to the HANA database, such as incorrect credentials or network issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify database objects.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that the system is trying to process, which can prevent the generation of database objects.
  System Bugs or Limitations: There may be bugs in the version of SAP you are using, or limitations in the system that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined. This includes checking the data model and ensuring that all required fields and structures are in place.
  
  
  Verify Database Connection: Ensure that the connection to the HANA database is functioning correctly. Check the connection parameters, including host, port, user, and password. You can test the connection using transaction codes like DBACOCKPIT or HANA Studio.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to create and modify database objects. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies: Review the data being processed to identify any inconsistencies or errors. You may need to run data validation checks or use transaction codes like MDG_MAT to analyze the data.
  
  
  Review Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message. Applying a relevant note or patch may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any logs or traces you have collected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDG_MAT, SLG1, SM21, and DBACOCKPIT for troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for MDG and HANA to ensure that you are following best practices for configuration and operation.
  
  By systematically addressing these areas, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES018.