How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_LOAD002 - Entity &1 not governed; check for possible data loss for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_LOAD - Message Class for storing the load scenarios of ent service

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Entity &1 not governed; check for possible data loss for material &2

What causes this issue?

Each entity type, attribute, and referencing relationship in a data
model is assigned a standard delivery status indicating whether it is
enabled or disabled. The present customising of the governance scope
indicates that this entity is disabled or not under governance.

System Response

The data being passed to replicate for this entity will be lost.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing activity MDGIMG->Process Modelling->Set Governance
Scope to see if the entity is relevant for governance or not.

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_LOAD002 - Entity &1 not governed; check for possible data loss for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_LOAD002 indicates that the entity you are trying to load (in this case, a material) is not governed by the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This can lead to potential data loss because the system cannot ensure that the data adheres to the governance rules set in place for that entity.
  Cause:
  
  Entity Not Governed: The material entity you are trying to load is not configured to be governed by the MDG system. This could happen if the material type or the specific material is not included in the governance model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the MDG system, such as missing settings for the material type or the governance process not being activated for that entity.
  Data Model Issues: The data model for the material may not be properly defined or may not include the necessary attributes or relationships that are required for governance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Governance Settings: Verify that the material type you are trying to load is included in the MDG governance model. You can do this by checking the configuration in the MDG customizing settings.
  Activate Governance for Material: If the material type is not governed, you may need to activate governance for that material type in the MDG configuration. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the MDG customizing settings.
  Ensuring that the material type is included in the relevant governance process.
  
  
  Review Data Model: Check the data model for the material entity to ensure that it is correctly defined and that all necessary attributes and relationships are included.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for MDG to understand the specific requirements for governing materials and to ensure that your configuration aligns with best practices.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test load of the material to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to material governance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring material governance.
  MDG Data Model: Understand the data model used in your MDG implementation, as it will help you identify any missing elements that could lead to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material entity is properly governed within the MDG framework.