How To Fix MDG_ANLY_SOURCES020 - HANA content is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANLY_SOURCES - Messages for MDG Analytics sources

• Message number: 020

• Message text: HANA content is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES020 - HANA content is initial ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES020 with the description "HANA content is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data source or the configuration of the HANA content that is supposed to be used for analytics or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Initial HANA Content: The error indicates that the HANA content required for the MDG process is not initialized or is missing. This could happen if the necessary data models, views, or tables have not been created or populated in the HANA database.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG system that prevent the proper connection to the HANA content.
  Data Loading Issues: If the data has not been loaded into the HANA database correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HANA content.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HANA Content Initialization:
  
  Ensure that the HANA content for MDG is properly initialized. This can typically be done through the SAP HANA Studio or the relevant transaction codes in the SAP GUI.
  You may need to run specific activation or initialization programs to set up the required HANA views and tables.
  
  
  
  Data Loading:
  
  Verify that the data has been loaded into the HANA database. You can check the relevant data models and ensure that they contain the expected data.
  If data is missing, you may need to execute the data load jobs or processes that populate the HANA content.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure that they are correctly pointing to the HANA content.
  Check the settings in the MDG customizing transactions to ensure that the HANA content is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the HANA content. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for MDG and HANA to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Studio: A tool used for managing HANA databases, including the creation and management of content.
  MDG Configuration: Involves setting up the governance processes, data models, and workflows in the MDG system.
  Data Replication: Ensure that any data replication processes from source systems to HANA are functioning correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the MDG_ANLY_SOURCES020 error message.