How To Fix MDG_GW_SEARCH003 - Data type not found for the attribute

MDG_GW_SEARCH003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_GW_SEARCH -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Data type not found for the attribute

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MDG_GW_SEARCH003 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_GW_SEARCH003: Data type not found for the attribute 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 a valid data type for a specific attribute that is being referenced in a search operation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Type Definition: The attribute in question may not have a corresponding data type defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search configuration might be incorrectly set up, leading to references to non-existent or incorrectly defined attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the data type definitions were not included or were not transported correctly.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model that have not been properly reflected in the search configuration can lead to this error.
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