How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER081 - Customer &1: Metadata cannot be found for characteristic &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER - Messages for Customer

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Customer &1: Metadata cannot be found for characteristic &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER081 - Customer &1: Metadata cannot be found for characteristic &2. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER081 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata for a specific characteristic related to a customer in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary metadata for a characteristic that is expected to be present in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have the required metadata defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the MDG system or may not be linked correctly to the customer data model.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the metadata might not have been transported correctly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or characteristics that have not been properly updated or activated can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Metadata Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the MDG system and verify that the characteristic in question is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly linked to the customer data model.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model for the customer and ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and activated.
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that they have been properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  If any objects are missing, consider re-transporting them.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the metadata lookup is failing. This may provide more insight into the specific cause of the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for MDG.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues reported by other users, as they may have found solutions or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_BS_ECC_CUSTOMER081.