How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL141 - &1 table/structure doesn't exist. Enter a valid entry for 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: 141

• Message text: &1 table/structure doesn't exist. Enter a valid entry for entity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL141 - &1 table/structure doesn't exist. Enter a valid entry for entity &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL141 indicates that there is an issue with a data model in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, the error message states that a certain table or structure does not exist, and it prompts the user to enter a valid entry for a specified entity.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Table/Structure: The most common cause of this error is that the specified table or structure does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The table/structure not being created or activated.
  A typo in the table/structure name.
  The data model not being properly configured or activated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The data model might not be correctly configured in the MDG settings, leading to references to non-existent entities.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the data model was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing objects.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain tables or structures, leading to the perception that they do not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table/Structure Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the specified table or structure exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly activated.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the data model is correctly set up.
  Ensure that all necessary entities and their corresponding tables/structures are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required tables/structures.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data model you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues that can help resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on data model configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.