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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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