How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR007 - CR type &1, step &2: Incorrect settings for entity &3, attribute &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR - Messages for WF/CR

• Message number: 007

• Message text: CR type &1, step &2: Incorrect settings for entity &3, attribute &4

What causes this issue?

The field properties of all attributes for entities CLASSASGN and
VALUATION must be set to Standard.

System Response

These settings cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR007 - CR type &1, step &2: Incorrect settings for entity &3, attribute &4 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR007 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) workflows, particularly when dealing with material master data. This error indicates that there are incorrect settings related to a specific entity and attribute during a change request (CR) process.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for the specified entity (e.g., material) or attribute (e.g., description, unit of measure) may not be correctly configured in the MDG system.
  Missing Customization: The required customization for the change request type (CR type) or workflow step may not be properly defined.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data model that prevent the workflow from processing the change request correctly.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the specified entity or attribute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the entity and attribute mentioned in the error message. Ensure that they are correctly set up in the MDG customizing settings.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the material master data model.
  
  
  
  Review Change Request Type:
  
  Verify that the change request type (CR type) is correctly configured to handle the specified entity and attribute. Check the workflow settings associated with the CR type.
  
  
  
  Data Model Validation:
  
  Validate the data model to ensure that all necessary fields and attributes are correctly defined and mapped. Look for any inconsistencies that may cause the workflow to fail.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the change request has the necessary authorizations to modify the specified entity and attribute. Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise in ABAP and workflow management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices in configuring workflows and change request types.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and rectify the underlying cause of the error message MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR007.