How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR020 - Entity &1 in scope, therefore entity &2 must also be in scope

MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR - Messages for WF/CR

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Entity &1 in scope, therefore entity &2 must also be in scope

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR020 - Entity &1 in scope, therefore entity &2 must also be in scope ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_WF_CR020 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) workflows, particularly when dealing with material master data. This error indicates that there is a dependency between two entities in the workflow, where one entity must be in scope if another is included.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to process a change request that includes a specific entity (e.g., a material) but does not include another related entity that is required for the workflow to proceed.
  The system has defined relationships or dependencies between entities, and the workflow logic enforces that if one entity is being processed, any related entities must also be included in the change request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Entities: Review the error message to identify the entities involved. The message will specify which entity is in scope and which entity must also be included.
  
  
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