How To Fix MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS008 - Object identifier type &1 does not exist

MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS - Messages belonging to Key Mapping

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Object identifier type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS008 - Object identifier type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS008 indicates that there is an issue with the object identifier type specified in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, the error message states that the object identifier type (&1) does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Object Identifier Type: The object identifier type being referenced in the process does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or the object type not being defined in the MDG settings.
  Missing Configuration: The object identifier type may not have been properly configured in the MDG system, leading to the system being unable to recognize it.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as trying to use an identifier type that has been deleted or is not active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the object identifier type in question is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the