How To Fix MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS012 - Object identifier type &1 does not exist for object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS - Messages belonging to Key Mapping

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Object identifier type &1 does not exist for object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS012 - Object identifier type &1 does not exist for object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ID_MATCH_API_BS012 indicates that there is an issue with the object identifier type specified in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, the error message states that the object identifier type (&1) does not exist for the specified object type (&2). This typically occurs when the system is trying to match or validate master data but cannot find the expected identifier type.
  Cause
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The object identifier type may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables or incorrect settings in the MDG configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may reference an identifier type that has been deleted or is not active in the system.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the MDG process, they may not be handling the object identifier types correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing or incomplete configurations.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG customizing settings and verify that the object identifier type is correctly defined for the object type in question.
  Ensure that the relevant entries exist in the customizing tables (e.g., MDG_MAT_OBJ_TYPE for material, MDG_CUST_OBJ_TYPE for customer, etc.).
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that it references valid object identifier types. You can check the data in the relevant master data tables.
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the object identifier types.
  Debug the process to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and the specific object types you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on configuring object types and identifier types.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.