How To Fix MDG_GW_SEARCH000 - Data element not found for the field

MDG_GW_SEARCH000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_GW_SEARCH -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Data element not found for the field

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MDG_GW_SEARCH000 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_GW_SEARCH000 ("Data element not found for the field") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data model or the configuration of the search functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the data element associated with a specific field in the search configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element that is supposed to be linked to a field in the search configuration may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search configuration may be incorrectly set up, pointing to a non-existent or incorrectly named data element.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing elements.
  Custom Fields: If custom fields were added to the data model and not properly defined or activated, this