How To Fix MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG017 - Process terminated; customizing error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG - Message class for Loader

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Process terminated; customizing error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG017 - Process terminated; customizing error ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG017 indicates that a process has been terminated due to a customizing error in the Master Data Governance (MDG) Material Loader. This error typically arises when there are issues with the configuration or settings related to the material master data processing in the MDG system.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configurations in the MDG customizing settings related to material data.
  Data Model Issues: The data model for material master may not be properly defined or activated.
  Validation Errors: The data being processed may not meet the validation rules defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being loaded may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent successful processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the MDG customizing settings and verify that all necessary configurations for the material master data are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the data model for materials is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Validate the data being loaded to ensure it meets all required formats and validation rules.
  Check for any missing mandatory fields or incorrect data types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the material loader has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs for more detailed information about the specific cause of the error. You can use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to find more details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for MDG to understand the specific requirements and configurations needed for the material loader.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or data, perform tests in a development or quality environment before applying changes to production.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MDG_MAT_LOADER to access the material loader and SLG1 for application logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed error logs and descriptions of the steps taken.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG017 error.