How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP054 - Value &1 for &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Value &1 for &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP054 - Value &1 for &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP054 with the description "Value &1 for &2 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management. This error indicates that a specific value for a field (denoted by &2) is not found in the system, which is causing the process to fail.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The value you are trying to use (represented by &1) does not exist in the relevant master data tables. This could be due to:
  
  The value has not been created yet.
  The value has been deleted or marked as inactive.
  The value is not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the specific field settings in MDG.
  
  
  Data Replication Issues: If the data is supposed to be replicated from another system (like an ERP system), there may be issues with the replication process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify if the value you are trying to use exists in the relevant master data tables. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and checking if the value is present.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in MDG to ensure that the field is correctly set up and that the value is valid for the context in which you are using it.
  
  
  Data Replication: If the value should be coming from another system, check the data replication logs to ensure that the data has been successfully replicated. If there are errors in replication, resolve those issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to MDG and the specific data model you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in the MDG application to get more details about the error and any related issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MDGIMG: MDG Implementation Guide
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Data Model: Understand the data model you are working with in MDG, as different models may have different requirements for valid values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.