How To Fix MDG_GN_RFC021 - Dependent object &1/&2 has not been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_GN_RFC - Messages from the Generator API

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Dependent object &1/&2 has not been activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_GN_RFC021 - Dependent object &1/&2 has not been activated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_GN_RFC021 indicates that a dependent object (such as a data model, entity, or configuration) has not been activated in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires the dependent object to be active, but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Dependent Object: The most common cause is that the dependent object (e.g., a data model, entity type, or configuration) has not been activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues or missing settings that prevent the activation of the dependent object.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to activate the object can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Dependent Object:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDGIMG for configuration) and navigate to the area where the dependent object is defined.
  Activate the object by selecting it and choosing the activation option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request has been properly imported and activated in the target system.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the dependent object are completed.
  Check for any missing settings or inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate the object. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object or error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG, SE09, SE10, and SLG1.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message MDG_GN_RFC021 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.