How To Fix MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS004 - Object types &1 and &2 belong to different main context IDs

MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS - Messages belonging to Key Mapping

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Object types &1 and &2 belong to different main context IDs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS004 - Object types &1 and &2 belong to different main context IDs ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS004 indicates that there is a mismatch between the main context IDs of two object types in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that involves two different types of master data that are not compatible due to their context IDs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Contexts: The error arises when you attempt to match or relate two objects (e.g., business partners, materials) that belong to different main contexts. Each object type in MDG is associated with a specific context, and operations involving these objects require them to share the same context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the MDG setup where the object types are not correctly defined or linked to the appropriate contexts.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, such as incorrect or missing context assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Types: Verify the object types you