How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER057 - Inbound for sales area &1 not possible (wrong keymapping configuration)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER - Messages for Customer

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Inbound for sales area &1 not possible (wrong keymapping configuration)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER057 - Inbound for sales area &1 not possible (wrong keymapping configuration) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER057 indicates that there is an issue with the key mapping configuration for the inbound data related to a sales area in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid mapping for the sales area specified in the inbound data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Key Mapping Configuration: The key mapping for the sales area may not be correctly configured in the MDG system. This can happen if the sales area does not exist in the target system or if the mapping between the source and target systems is not properly defined.
  Missing Sales Area Data: The sales area specified in the inbound message may not exist in the target system, leading to a failure in processing the inbound data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent, such as incorrect or missing values for the sales area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify the key mapping for the sales area. Ensure that the mapping is correctly defined and that the sales area exists in the target system.
  You can check the key mapping configuration in transaction MDGIMG under the relevant configuration for customer data.
  
  
  
  Validate Sales Area Data:
  
  Ensure that the sales area specified in the inbound data is valid and exists in the target system. You can do this by checking the sales area in transaction OVX5 (Define Sales Areas) or using transaction VD03 (Display Customer) to see if the sales area is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Inbound Data:
  
  Check the inbound data for any inconsistencies or errors. Make sure that all required fields for the sales area are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Mapping:
  
  If necessary, adjust the data mapping in the MDG system to ensure that the sales area is correctly mapped to the corresponding values in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the inbound process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MDGIMG: Access the MDG Implementation Guide for configuration settings.
  OVX5: Define Sales Areas.
  VD03: Display Customer to check existing sales area data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance for detailed information on key mapping and inbound processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER057 error.