How To Fix MDG_ANLY_SOURCES318 - Package &1 of Search View &2 is not valid or is not the original package

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANLY_SOURCES - Messages for MDG Analytics sources

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Package &1 of Search View &2 is not valid or is not the original package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES318 - Package &1 of Search View &2 is not valid or is not the original package ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES318 indicates that there is an issue with the package associated with a search view in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. Specifically, the error states that the package is either not valid or is not the original package expected for that search view.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Package: The package specified in the search view configuration may have been deleted, renamed, or is otherwise not recognized by the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search view may have been configured incorrectly, pointing to a package that does not exist or is not intended for that view.
  Transport Issues: If the search view was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the package information to become inconsistent.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that were not properly reflected in the transport or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Validity:
  
  Verify that the package specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 or SE11) and checking the package details.
  
  
  
  Review Search View Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the search view in the MDG application and ensure that the package is correctly assigned. If necessary, reassign it to the correct package.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the search view or related objects to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Search View:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the search view from scratch, ensuring that it is linked to the correct package.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and search views for any specific guidance or known issues that may relate to your situation.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and MDG customizing transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the Master Data Governance documentation for best practices on configuring search views and managing packages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_ANLY_SOURCES318 error message.