How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_METADATA004 - Error processing method &1 of the service provider object for node &2

MDG_BS_MAT_METADATA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_METADATA - Message class for metadata provider

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error processing method &1 of the service provider object for node &2

What causes this issue?

An action handler method could not be processed. This may be due to
outdated metadata, buffered in the shared objects memory.

System Response

No handling for called action.

How to fix this error?

Clear the metadata buffer by running the report
MDG_BS_MAT_METADATA_INVALIDATE. Then restart your application.

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.

MDG_BS_MAT_METADATA004 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_METADATA004 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with processing a method of a service provider object for a specific node. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the service provider itself.
  Cause
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The service provider or the method being called may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or method.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the underlying database or network issues.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Verify the configuration of the service provider and ensure that the method being called is correctly set up.
  Check the relevant settings in the MDG configuration for the