How To Fix MDG_HDB_SEARCH012 - No active data model exists for the business object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_HDB_SEARCH -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No active data model exists for the business object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH012 - No active data model exists for the business object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH012 indicates that there is no active data model available for the specified business object type in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when trying to perform a search or access data related to a business object that is not properly configured or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Model: The data model for the specified business object type is not activated or is inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG system that prevent the data model from being recognized.
  Missing Business Object: The business object type specified in the error message may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Activation:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration transaction (usually MDGIMG).
  Navigate to the relevant data model configuration and ensure that the data model for the specified business object type is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Object Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business object type mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the business object is part of the active data model.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the data model was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were transported and activated in the target system.
  Use transaction SCTP to check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are customizations or enhancements related to the business object, ensure that they are correctly implemented and do not interfere with the standard data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business object type for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the error.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on configuring and managing data models and business objects.
  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 implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.