How To Fix MDG_DQR_GENERAL012 - Instance of governance API is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DQR_GENERAL - Messages of package MDG_DQR_GENERAL

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Instance of governance API is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DQR_GENERAL012 - Instance of governance API is missing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DQR_GENERAL012 indicates that there is a missing instance of the governance API in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary governance API instance to process a request related to data quality or governance.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The governance API may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  Missing or Inactive API Instance: The specific instance of the governance API that is required for the operation may not exist or may be inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the governance API instance may not have been included or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the governance API may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the governance API is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set and that the API is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify API Instances:
  
  Use transaction codes like MDGIMG to navigate to the relevant configuration areas and check if the required governance API instance exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the governance API instance was included in the transport.
  If it was not, you may need to transport the necessary configuration or create the instance manually.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the governance API.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user and adjust as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for specific guidance on configuring and troubleshooting governance APIs in MDG.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG, MDG_MAT, or others related to your specific MDG implementation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing governance API instance in your SAP MDG system.