How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_LOAD003 - Some attributes of entity &1 are not governed; possible data loss for &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: 003

• Message text: Some attributes of entity &1 are not governed; possible data loss for &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 Customizing of the governance scope
indicates that this entity has a few attributes which are disabled or
not under governance.

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

System Response

Some of the data being passed (corresponding to the not governed
attributes) 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 attributes are relevant for governance or not.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_LOAD003 - Some attributes of entity &1 are not governed; possible data loss for &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_LOAD003 indicates that some attributes of the entity being processed are not governed by the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This can lead to potential data loss when loading or processing data, as the system may not have the necessary rules or validations in place for those attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Governed Attributes: The error typically arises when certain attributes of a material (or other entities) are not defined in the MDG governance model. This means that while the system is trying to process or load data, it encounters fields that are not being managed or validated by MDG.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the MDG setup where certain attributes are not included in the governance process.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the governance rules, some attributes may have been inadvertently excluded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Data Model: Check the MDG data model configuration to ensure that all necessary attributes are included in the governance process. This can be done through the MDG customizing settings.
  Update Governance Rules: If certain attributes need to be governed, update the governance rules to include these attributes. This may involve modifying the data model or the validation rules.
  Data Load Process: If you are loading data, ensure that the data being loaded complies with the current governance rules. You may need to adjust the data being loaded to exclude non-governed attributes or ensure they are governed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG for specific guidance on handling non-governed attributes.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that data integrity is maintained.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to data models and governance rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training: Consider training or workshops on MDG to better understand the governance processes and how to manage attributes effectively.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and ensuring that all necessary attributes are governed, you can resolve the error and prevent potential data loss during processing.