How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL064 - Enter a valid search help for attribute &1 in entity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Enter a valid search help for attribute &1 in entity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL064 - Enter a valid search help for attribute &1 in entity &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL064, which states "Enter a valid search help for attribute &1 in entity &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration of search helps for specific attributes in a data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The attribute specified in the error message does not have an associated search help defined in the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search help may be incorrectly configured or not activated for the entity in question.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data model configuration that prevent the search help from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be missing objects or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Search Help:
  
  Go to the relevant data model in the SAP MDG configuration.
  Check the attribute mentioned in the error message and ensure that a valid search help is assigned to it.
  If no search help exists, create a new search help in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and link it to the attribute.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the search help is correctly configured and activated.
  Ensure that the search help is compatible with the data type of the attribute.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the overall configuration of the data model to ensure there are no inconsistencies.
  Validate that all necessary components are properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects.
  Ensure that all dependent objects related to the search help and data model are included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the search help works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide) to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for MDG and search helps for detailed guidance on creating and managing search helps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL064 error and ensure that the search help for the specified attribute is correctly configured.