How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP044 - Object type code &1 is not mapped to Enterprise Search template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Object type code &1 is not mapped to Enterprise Search template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP044 - Object type code &1 is not mapped to Enterprise Search template ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP044 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of an object type code to an Enterprise Search template in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a corresponding search template for the specified object type, which can hinder the search functionality for that object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The object type code (e.g., material, vendor, etc.) is not mapped to any Enterprise Search template in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Enterprise Search settings or the MDG settings that prevent the proper mapping of object types to search templates.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or development objects, the mapping might not have been included or activated properly.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP you are using and the Enterprise Search configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Mapping:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Enterprise Search configuration.
  Check the mapping of the object type code to the corresponding search template. Ensure that the object type is correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Configure Enterprise Search:
  
  If the mapping is missing, you will need to create or adjust the mapping in the Enterprise Search configuration.
  Use transaction code ESH_COCKPIT to access the Enterprise Search Cockpit and configure the necessary mappings.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Index:
  
  Ensure that the search index for the object type is activated. You can do this in the same Enterprise Search Cockpit.
  Rebuild the search index if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search functionality for the specified object type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for specific guidance on configuring Enterprise Search for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Enterprise Search Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Enterprise Search and MDG for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP044 and ensure that the object type code is properly mapped to an Enterprise Search template.