How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_UI015 - Specify a change request type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_UI - Material Display (Single Maintenance)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Specify a change request type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI015 - Specify a change request type. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI015 with the description "Specify a change request type" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to create or process a change request without specifying the required change request type.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Change Request Type: The user has not selected a change request type in the UI before attempting to proceed.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow for the selection of change request types, or the relevant change request types may not be defined in the system.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select change request types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Change Request Type:
  
  When creating or processing a change request, ensure that you select a valid change request type from the available options in the UI. This is typically done in the initial screen of the change request creation process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the change request types are correctly defined in the system. This can be done in the MDG configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system (usually under the MDG customizing settings) and ensure that the change request types are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select change request types. This may involve checking the user's role assignments and authorization objects related to MDG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidance on how to handle change requests in MDG.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on managing change requests and understanding the UI components.
  Training: If you are new to SAP MDG, consider undergoing training to better understand the processes and configurations involved in managing master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully specify a change request type in SAP MDG.