How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL036 - Enter a valid relation type for relation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL - Messages for the Configuration Workbench Model Access API

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Enter a valid relation type for relation &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL036 - Enter a valid relation type for relation &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL036 ("Enter a valid relation type for relation &1") typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to create or modify a relationship between master data objects, and the system does not recognize the relation type you have entered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Relation Type: The relation type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific data model you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the relationship types in the MDG settings.
  Missing Customization: If the relation type is a custom one, it may not have been properly set up or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Relation Type: Verify that the relation type you are trying to enter is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the MDG application.
  
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