How To Fix MDG_GN055 - Version chain is inconsistent for object &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_GN - Messages from the Generator

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Version chain is inconsistent for object &1/&2

What causes this issue?

The version chain for object &V1&/&V2& in the generator catalog (table
<LB><EX>MDG_GN_TGOBJ</></>) is inconsistent. The preceding object is
&V1&/&V3&. The name of the building plan, the configuration object, the
configuration key, or the logical name do not agree, or the version of
the preceding object is not smaller than that of object &V1&/&V2&.
This is probably a system error.

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

Contact the relevant SAP Support.
To analyze the problem, the entries of table <LB><EX>MDG_GN_TGOBJ</></>
with keys &V1&/&V2& and &V1&/&V3& and the entries of table <LB>
<EX>MDG_GN_TEXBP</></> with key &V4& <LB><EX>BUILDING_PLAN</></> are
required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_GN055 - Version chain is inconsistent for object &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_GN055 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the version chain for a specific object in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when there are issues with the versioning of master data objects, which can occur due to various reasons such as improper data handling, failed data replication, or inconsistencies in the data model.
  Cause
  The inconsistency in the version chain can be caused by several factors:
  
  Data Replication Issues: If data is being replicated from a source system and there are interruptions or failures, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the master data objects that do not follow the proper versioning rules can cause this error.
  Data Deletion: If a version of an object is deleted or not properly archived, it can lead to a broken version chain.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the MDG settings or data model can also lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error MDG_GN055, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Version Chain: Use transaction codes like MDG_MAT or MDG_BS to check the version chain of the object in question. Ensure that all versions are correctly linked.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks for the master data objects. You can use the MDG tools to perform consistency checks and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  Recreate Version Chain: If the version chain is broken, you may need to recreate it. This can involve creating a new version of the object or restoring a previous version if available.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs for the object to identify any recent changes that may have caused the inconsistency. This can help in understanding what went wrong.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and versioning issues. There may be specific notes or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDG_MAT, MDG_BS, and others that are used for managing master data in SAP MDG.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MDG and versioning issues. These notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  MDG Configuration: Review the configuration settings in your MDG system to ensure that they are set up correctly for version management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in the version chain for the specified object.