How To Fix MDG_DQS_EV029 - Proposed address does not match the main address; validation not possible

MDG_DQS_EV029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DQS_EV - Message class DQS - Enrichment and Validation framework

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Proposed address does not match the main address; validation not possible

What causes this issue?

The region, country, and postal code entries for the international
address must match the main address.

System Response

The system does not accept the validated address; the original address
is kept.

How to fix this error?

Check that the main address has the correct region, country, and postal
code.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DQS_EV029 - Proposed address does not match the main address; validation not possible ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DQS_EV029 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the proposed address and the main address in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises during the validation process when the system attempts to validate an address against a set of rules or standards, and it finds that the proposed address does not match the main address.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The proposed address may have been entered incorrectly or may differ from the main address due to typographical errors, formatting differences, or missing information.
  Address Validation Rules: The validation rules set up in the MDG system may require that the proposed address closely matches the main address, and any significant differences will trigger this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If the main address has been updated or changed, but the proposed address has not been updated accordingly, this can lead to a mismatch.
  Integration Issues: If the address data is being pulled