How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_GOV_SCOPE003 - If EAN attribute &1 is governed, then relation MEAN_GTIN must be governed

MDG_BS_MAT_GOV_SCOPE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_GOV_SCOPE - Message class for governance scope check BAdI

• Message number: 003

• Message text: If EAN attribute &1 is governed, then relation MEAN_GTIN must be governed

What causes this issue?

In data model &2, governance of the entity MEAN_GTIN is a
precondition to govern referencing relationship &1

System Response

These inconsistent settings cannot be saved

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_GOV_SCOPE003 - If EAN attribute &1 is governed, then relation MEAN_GTIN must be governed ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_GOV_SCOPE003 indicates a governance issue related to the management of material data in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it states that if the EAN (European Article Number) attribute is governed, then the relationship to the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) must also be governed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Governance Configuration: The governance settings for the material master data are not properly configured. If the EAN attribute is set to be governed, the system expects that any related attributes or relationships, such as the GTIN, should also be governed.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model where the relationships between attributes are not correctly defined or enforced.
  Missing Governance Settings: The GTIN relationship may not have been included in the governance scope, leading to this error when trying to save or process material data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following