How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP033 - Class &1 not added; metadata could not be resolved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Class &1 not added; metadata could not be resolved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP033 - Class &1 not added; metadata could not be resolved ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP033 indicates that a specific class (in this case, represented by &1) could not be added because the metadata could not be resolved. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The class specified in the error message may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined in the relevant configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class or its metadata.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material type or the classification system in SAP.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from resolving the metadata for the class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) and verify if the class exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the class is active and has the necessary characteristics defined.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and perform the required operations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the material type and classification in the IMG (Implementation Guide). Ensure that the class is assigned to the correct material type.
  Navigate to Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types > Define Attributes of Material Types and check the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the material master data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. This can be done using transaction MM02 or MM03 to check the material data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the metadata resolution is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to MDG and material master data for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to MDG and material master data management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.