How To Fix MDG_GN014 - Specified reference field for key figure &1 not found

MDG_GN014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_GN - Messages from the Generator

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Specified reference field for key figure &1 not found

What causes this issue?

&V2&-&V3& has been specified as reference field for key figure &V1&.
This field is not contained in structure &V2&, however.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_GN014 - Specified reference field for key figure &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message MDG_GN014 indicates that a specified reference field for a key figure could not be found in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the data model or when the system is unable to locate the necessary reference field for a key figure that is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Field: The reference field that is expected for the key figure is not defined in the data model or is incorrectly specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the key figure or the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the reference field.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing fields, the key figure may no longer have a valid reference.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there