How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL061 - Enter a valid key indicator for attribute &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: 061

• Message text: Enter a valid key indicator for attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL061 - Enter a valid key indicator for attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL061 indicates that there is an issue with the key indicator for a specific attribute in the Data Model of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when the system expects a valid key indicator for an attribute, but the provided value is either missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key Indicator: The attribute specified in the error message does not have a valid key indicator assigned to it. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Missing Configuration: The data model or the specific attribute may not be properly configured in the MDG system.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data model definitions that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Attribute Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG Data Model configuration in the SAP system.
  Verify that the attribute mentioned in the error message has a valid key indicator assigned to it.
  Ensure that the attribute is correctly defined as a key attribute if it is supposed to be one.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant data model settings in the MDG configuration.
  Ensure that all attributes are correctly defined and that their properties (including key indicators) are set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that the user is entering valid values for the key indicator field.
  Validate the input data against the expected formats and values.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring key indicators in MDG.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the key indicator is being validated and why it is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration Guides: Review the configuration guides for SAP MDG to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.