How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_UI018 - Template change request &1 contains none or more than one material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Template change request &1 contains none or more than one material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI018 - Template change request &1 contains none or more than one material. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI018 indicates that there is an issue with a change request for a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, the error states that the template change request contains either none or more than one material, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  No Material Selected: The change request does not have any material associated with it.
  Multiple Materials Selected: The change request has more than one material associated with it, which is not permissible in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Change Request:
  
  Open the change request in the MDG application.
  Verify that a single material is selected for the change request. If no material is selected, you need to select one.
  
  
  
  Modify the Change Request:
  
  If multiple materials are selected, you need to modify the change request to ensure that only one material is included.
  You can do this by either creating separate change requests for each material or by ensuring that only one material is selected in the current change request.
  
  
  
  Review the Template:
  
  If you are using a template for the change request, ensure that the template is correctly configured to allow only one material at a time.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP MDG documentation for guidelines on creating and managing change requests to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify change requests in the MDG system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  MDG Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure that they align with your business processes and requirements.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or attending training sessions on MDG to better understand how to manage materials and change requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your material change request in SAP MDG.