How To Fix MDG_IDM_TOOLS017 - No object identifier types found for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_IDM_TOOLS - Message Class for ID Mapping Tools

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No object identifier types found for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_IDM_TOOLS017 - No object identifier types found for &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_IDM_TOOLS017 indicates that there are no object identifier types found for the specified entity or object in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to identify or locate the necessary object identifier types that are required for processing a specific operation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The object identifier types may not be properly configured in the MDG system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Missing Data: The required object identifier types may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object identifier types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the MDG customizing settings and verify that the object identifier types are correctly defined for the relevant entity.
  Ensure that the necessary customizing settings are activated.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Object Identifier Types:
  
  If the object identifier types are missing, create them in the system. This can typically be done through the MDG customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the object identifier types are activated and properly linked to the relevant data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the configuration.
  Re-import the transport if necessary, or manually adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the object identifier types.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and object identifier types for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for detailed information on configuring object identifier types and related settings.
  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.