How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_UI027 - Search connectors missing for MDG material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Search connectors missing for MDG material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI027 - Search connectors missing for MDG material. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI027 indicates that there are missing search connectors for the Master Data Governance (MDG) material management application. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary search connectors to perform a search operation for material data in the MDG application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The search connectors may not be configured properly in the MDG system.
  Transport Issues: If the search connectors were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain configurations may not have been migrated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search connectors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG customizing transaction (usually SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Material Master Governance.
  Ensure that the search connectors are defined and activated properly.
  
  
  
  Activate Search Connectors:
  
  Use transaction MDGIMG to access the MDG Implementation Guide.
  Under the relevant area (e.g., Material Master), check if the search connectors are activated.
  If they are not activated, activate them.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the search connectors were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search connectors.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the relevant MDG functions.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Search Index:
  
  If the search connectors are configured correctly but still not working, consider rebuilding the search index.
  This can often resolve issues related to missing or outdated search data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the configuration and setup of search connectors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_BS_MAT_UI027 error message.