How To Fix MDG_MDF036 - Unknown application: &1

MDG_MDF036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Unknown application: &1

What causes this issue?

An application area (<LB><EX>AREAID</></>) is to undergo instantiation
for application &V1&. However, application &V1& does not yet exist.

System Response

An exception is generated.

How to fix this error?

If this error occurs in a customer system, the cause can probably be
traced back to a program error or to a modification made to the system
table <LB><EX>MDG_MDF0000</></>.
If the error occurs in an SAP-internal system, application &V1& first
needs to be created using the transaction <DS:TRAN.MDG_MDF_APPL>Define
Applications</>.

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_MDF036 - Unknown application: &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF036 "Unknown application: &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is unable to recognize or find the specified application. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Application Name: The application name provided in the configuration or during the execution of a process may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Missing Configuration: The application may not be properly configured in the MDG system. This could include missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified application.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or missing configurations.
  System Version Mismatch: The application may not be available in the current version of the SAP system you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Application