How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_TOOLS013 - Field control 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: 013

• Message text: Field control structure for entity &1 not generated

What causes this issue?

The field control structure for entity &V1& is not generated.

System Response

Single processing leads to a dump.

How to fix this error?

Generate either a field property structure or a field control 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_TOOLS013 - Field control structure for entity &1 not generated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_TOOLS013 indicates that the field control structure for a specific entity (in this case, represented by &1) has not been generated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with material master data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field control structure for the specified entity has not been configured or generated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented the field control structure from being created.
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or enhancements, the field control structure may not have been properly defined or generated for those customizations.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain configurations may need to be re-applied or regenerated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the MDG settings for the material entity.
  Ensure that the field control structure is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Generate Field Control Structure:
  
  Use transaction MDGIMG to access the MDG Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for material data and look for options to generate or regenerate the field control structure.
  You may also use transaction MDG_MAT to check if the field control structure can be generated from there.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the field control structure was not generated.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If there are custom fields or enhancements, review the custom code to ensure that the field control structure is being generated correctly.
  You may need to adjust the custom development to ensure compatibility with the MDG framework.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a system upgrade, review the upgrade documentation to ensure that all necessary post-upgrade steps were completed, including regenerating any necessary structures.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG, MDG_MAT, and SPRO for configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.