How To Fix MDG_BS_ADR003 - Enter a value to attribute &1 for search and duplicate check

MDG_BS_ADR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ADR - Messages for address search

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a value to attribute &1 for search and duplicate check

What causes this issue?

The attribute &V1& is marked as mandatory.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

The attributes are maintained in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.VC_DQ_DUPCHK>Create Match Profile for Duplicate Check</> within
the Match Profile ID for Duplicate Check <LB>MATCH_BP_ADDRESS</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MDG_BS_ADR003 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_BS_ADR003 indicates that a required attribute for a search or duplicate check in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system has not been filled in. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a master data record (like a business partner, customer, or vendor) and the system requires certain fields to be populated to perform a search for duplicates.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A mandatory field (attribute) for the search or duplicate check is left empty.
  The system is configured to require specific attributes for the duplicate check process, and these attributes are not provided in the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Attribute: The error message will indicate which attribute (field) is missing. Look for the placeholder &1 in the error message, which will specify the exact attribute that needs to be filled.
  
  
  Fill in the Required Field: Go to the relevant screen