How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_TOOLS012 - Reuse active area structure for entity &1 not generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_TOOLS - Messages for MDG material tools

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Reuse active area structure for entity &1 not generated

What causes this issue?

The reuse active area structure for entity &V1& is missing.

System Response

Single processing leads to a dump.

How to fix this error?

Generate a reuse active area structure for entity &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_TOOLS012 - Reuse active area structure for entity &1 not generated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_TOOLS012 indicates that the system is unable to find a reusable active area structure for the specified entity (denoted as &1 in the message). This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management when the system is trying to access or utilize a data structure that has not been properly defined or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Active Area Structure: The active area structure for the specified entity has not been generated or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the MDG data model or the specific entity.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not align with the expected structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Area Structure:
  
  Go to the MDG customizing transaction (usually SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area where you can check the active area structures for the entity in question.
  Ensure that the active area structure for the entity is defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Generate Active Area Structure:
  
  If the active area structure is missing, you may need to generate it. This can typically be done through the MDG customizing settings.
  Look for options related to "Generate Active Area Structure" in the MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the data model and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Check if the entity is properly included in the data model and that all required fields and structures are defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant configuration or objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to data models and area structures.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check 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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.