How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP009 - Search connectors missing for MDG material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Search connectors missing for MDG material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP009 - Search connectors missing for MDG material ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP009 indicates that search connectors are missing for the Master Data Governance (MDG) material. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary search connectors that are required for searching and retrieving material master data in the MDG environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Connectors: The primary cause of this error is that the search connectors for the material master data are not configured or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the search connectors in the MDG system.
  Transport Issues: If the search connectors were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Version: The version of SAP MDG you are using may not support certain search connectors, or they may not be properly installed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG customizing transaction (usually SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Material Master Governance.
  Check if the search connectors for material are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Connectors:
  
  If the search connectors are missing, you may need to create or activate them.
  Use transaction MDGIMG to access the MDG Implementation Guide and ensure that the necessary search connectors are set up.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Search Connectors:
  
  If the connectors are present but not functioning, consider reconfiguring them.
  Ensure that the search connector settings are correctly pointing to the right data sources.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the search connectors were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for your version of MDG to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up search connectors.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  Ensure that your system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes from SAP, as there may be fixes related to search connectors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Search Connector: A search connector is a component that allows the MDG system to interface with the underlying database to retrieve and display master data.
  MDG Customizing: Customizing settings in MDG can be accessed through transaction codes like SPRO and MDGIMG.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring search connectors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_MAT_SP009 error and ensure that your MDG material master data can be searched effectively.