How To Fix MDG_HDB_SEARCH006 - Key field &1 missing in search view

MDG_HDB_SEARCH006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_HDB_SEARCH -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Key field &1 missing in search view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH006 - Key field &1 missing in search view ?

  The SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH006 indicates that a key field, which is expected to be present in a search view, is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to perform a search operation on a master data entity.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Key Field Configuration: The key field that is required for the search view may not be properly configured in the data model or the search view definition.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding or removing fields), the search view may not have been updated accordingly.
  Inconsistent Data: The underlying data may not have the expected key fields populated, leading to the error when the system tries to execute the search.
  Transport Issues: If the search view was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during