How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP025 - Unexpected data type of characteristic &1

MDG_BS_MAT_SP025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Unexpected data type of characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP025 - Unexpected data type of characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP025 with the description "Unexpected data type of characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of a characteristic and the actual data type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic defined in the data model may have a different data type than what is being provided in the input data. For example, if a characteristic is defined as a numeric type but the input data is in a string format, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or the data governance process that lead to incorrect data type definitions.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the MDG process, they might not align with the expected data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Model Configuration: Review the data model