How To Fix MDG_CHANGE_POINTER008 - No business object passed to method &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_CHANGE_POINTER - MDG_BS_CHANGE_POINTER

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No business object passed to method &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CHANGE_POINTER008 - No business object passed to method &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CHANGE_POINTER008 indicates that there is no business object passed to the method specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to process a change request or a similar operation that requires a business object to be present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Object: The most common cause of this error is that the system is expecting a business object (like a material, vendor, customer, etc.) to be passed to a method, but it is not being provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the MDG process, where the business object is not correctly defined or linked.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the MDG process, they might not be handling the business object correctly.
  Data Issues: The data being processed might be incomplete or corrupted, leading to the absence of the expected