How To Fix MDG_BS_QMAT_API001 - Enter a value into mandatory field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_QMAT_API - Message class for MDG Inspection Lot

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter a value into mandatory field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_QMAT_API001 - Enter a value into mandatory field &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_QMAT_API001 indicates that a mandatory field is missing a value during a process in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application, specifically related to the material master data. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update material data, and one or more required fields have not been filled in.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that a mandatory field (denoted by &1 in the error message) is empty. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The user did not enter a value in a required field.
  The data being imported or uploaded does not include values for mandatory fields.
  There may be a configuration issue where mandatory fields are not correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Mandatory Field: 
  
  Check the error message for the specific field that is indicated by &1. This will tell you which mandatory field is missing a value.
  
  
  
  Enter Required Data:
  
  Go to the relevant screen or data entry form in SAP and ensure that you fill in the mandatory field with the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Review Field Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure why a field is marked as mandatory, review the configuration settings in the Material Master Data settings. You can check the field status groups and ensure that the fields are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Uploads:
  
  If you are uploading data (e.g., via a data migration tool or LSMW), ensure that your data file includes all mandatory fields with valid values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific material master data fields to understand their requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to save or process the data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: In SAP, field status groups determine which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed during data entry. You can check the configuration in transaction code OBY6 for financial data or relevant configuration transactions for material master data.
  MDG Configuration: If you are an MDG administrator, you may want to review the MDG configuration settings to ensure that the mandatory fields are correctly defined based on your business requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_BS_QMAT_API001 error message.