How To Fix MDG_MDF028 - Entry is required for for characteristic &1

MDG_MDF028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Entry is required for for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a value for characteristic &v1&. This entry is a
required entry.

System Response

You cannot save your information without entering a value.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for &v1&.

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_MDF028 - Entry is required for for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF028 ("Entry is required for characteristic &1") typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when a required characteristic (attribute) for a master data object is not filled in during the data entry or data maintenance process. This error indicates that the system expects a value for a specific characteristic, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Field: The characteristic indicated by &1 is marked as required in the data model, but the user has not provided a value for it.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the data model may have been set up incorrectly, leading to mandatory fields not being recognized properly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may overlook required fields during data entry, especially if the user interface does not clearly indicate which fields are mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Required Field: The most straightforward solution is to ensure that the characteristic indicated by &1 is filled