How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_DATA_REP026 - Value Mapping for & is not maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_DATA_REP -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Value Mapping for & is not maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_DATA_REP026 - Value Mapping for & is not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_DATA_REP026 indicates that there is a missing value mapping for a specific field in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, particularly related to material data. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process or validate data that requires a mapping to a specific value, but that mapping has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Mapping: The most common cause of this error is that the value mapping for a specific field (e.g., material type, unit of measure, etc.) is not maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the MDG system where the value mappings are not properly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or unexpected values being entered into the system that do not correspond to any existing mappings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Value Mapping:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where value mappings are maintained (usually under the MDG configuration settings).
  Identify the specific field that is causing the error and check if the value mapping exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new mapping for the required value.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the MDG application to ensure that all necessary mappings are defined.
  Ensure that the mapping is active and correctly linked to the relevant data model.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being entered to ensure that it conforms to the expected values that have been mapped.
  If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that the source data is correctly formatted and matches the expected values in SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the MDG configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on maintaining value mappings in MDG.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP MDG expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing value mapping and ensuring that all configurations are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_MAT_DATA_REP026.