How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_UI040 - Incorrect mapping for field &1. Check the maintained mapping.

MDG_BS_MAT_UI040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Incorrect mapping for field &1. Check the maintained mapping.

What causes this issue?

Field &1 is mapped twice.
Check that in each mapping the field is uniquely mapped.
If the field is used in both directions, make sure that the relation
refers to the same fields.
Multiple mapping or complex mapping is not supported in MDG-M.

System Response

An error is raised.

How to fix this error?

Correct the mapping. You can analyze your mapping using the program
MDG_BS_MAT_FIND_MODEL_DETAILS.

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_UI040 - Incorrect mapping for field &1. Check the maintained mapping. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI040 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a field in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, specifically related to material data. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid mapping for a field that is being processed, which can occur during data import, data replication, or when using the MDG UI.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping for the specified field (&1) is not correctly defined in the MDG configuration. This could be due to a missing entry, incorrect data type, or a mismatch between the source and target fields.
  Field Not Supported: The field may not be supported in the current context or may not be included in the mapping configuration.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the structure of the material master, the mappings may need to be updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If