How To Fix MDG_CHANGE_POINTER006 - No business system ID found for business system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_CHANGE_POINTER - MDG_BS_CHANGE_POINTER

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No business system ID found for business system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CHANGE_POINTER006 - No business system ID found for business system &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CHANGE_POINTER006 indicates that the system is unable to find a business system ID for the specified business system. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration or setup of business systems in the system landscape.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business System Configuration: The business system that is referenced in the error message may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings.
  Incorrect Business System ID: The business system ID provided in the error message may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the business system was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete configuration.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to business systems, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF and check if the business system is correctly defined.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check for any logs related to the error and gather more information.
  Verify the configuration in transaction BP (Business Partner) to ensure that the business system is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Business System ID:
  
  Ensure that the business system ID referenced in the error message is correct. You can check this in transaction SICF or SPRO under the relevant configuration settings for business systems.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the business system was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for master data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction MDG_MAINTAIN to check and maintain master data.
  
  
  
  Recreate Business System:
  
  If the business system is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all necessary settings and configurations are applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and business system configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SICF: Maintain HTTP Services
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  BP: Business Partner
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MDG_MAINTAIN: Master Data Governance Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.