How To Fix MDG_MDF004 - Customizing settings are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Customizing settings are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The system found entries for characteristic &V2& in the system connected
at RFC destination &V1&, which do not match the local settings.

System Response

The entries in the connected system &V1& will be ignored. If more
inconsistencies are found, you will not be informed about each
individual problem.

How to fix this error?

Run the program that synchronizes the Customizing settings as soon as
possible. Do not make any changes to Customizing until the settings have
been synchronized.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF004 - Customizing settings are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF004: Customizing settings are inconsistent typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there are inconsistencies in the customizing settings related to the Master Data Framework (MDF). This can happen due to various reasons, such as missing configurations, incorrect settings, or inconsistencies between different customizing objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: Required customizing entries for the specific data model or entity are not maintained.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be conflicting or inconsistent settings across different customizing objects.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, some settings may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the MDG components may not match the version of the underlying SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or modify certain customizing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that all necessary settings for the MDG data model and entity are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that all required fields and configurations are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction MDG_MDF_CHECK to perform a consistency check on the customizing settings. This can help identify specific inconsistencies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included and correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Compare Systems:
  
  If you have multiple systems (e.g., Development, Quality, Production), compare the customizing settings across these systems to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for guidance on the specific customizing settings required for your version of MDG.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the error.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices and detailed configuration steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the MDG_MDF004 error.