How To Fix MDG_FICA_DATAREPL002 - Change request type must not be initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_DATAREPL - Messages for Contract Account Data Replication

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Change request type must not be initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_DATAREPL002 - Change request type must not be initial. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_DATAREPL002 indicates that a change request type must not be initial when working with Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FICA). This error typically arises when a change request is being processed without a valid or defined change request type.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Change Request Type: The error occurs when the change request type is not set or is left blank (initial). This can happen if the configuration for the change request type is not properly set up or if the user did not select a change request type when initiating the process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the MDG system, particularly in the area where change request types are defined and managed.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the selection of a change request type during the creation of the change request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Request Type: Ensure that a valid change request type is selected when creating or processing the change request. This can usually be done in the initial screen of the change request creation process.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for change request types in the MDG system. Ensure that the change request types are properly defined and activated in the system.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP MDG customizing (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings under:
  
  Master Data Governance > General Settings > Define Change Request Types.
  
  
  
  
  User Training: If the issue is due to user error, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to properly create change requests and select the appropriate change request type.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance for detailed information on change request types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_FICA_DATAREPL002 and successfully process your change requests in SAP MDG.