How To Fix MDG_DT_UI012 - Save the data model before proceeding

MDG_DT_UI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_UI - Messages related to the Configuration Workbench UI

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Save the data model before proceeding

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_UI012 - Save the data model before proceeding ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_UI012 ("Save the data model before proceeding") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires the data model to be saved first. This error is often encountered during the data modeling process or when working with data governance workflows.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user has made changes to the data model but has not saved those changes.
  The system requires the data model to be in a saved state before allowing further actions, such as validation, activation, or processing of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  Save the Data Model: Ensure that you save any changes made to the data model. Look for a "Save" button or option in the user interface and click it to save your changes.
  Check for Required Fields: Before saving, ensure that all mandatory fields in the data model are