How To Fix MDG_MDF102 - Create fields with role &2 using field name &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Create fields with role &2 using field name &3

What causes this issue?

You create field &v1& with the role &v2&. However, field name &v3& is
predefined for fields with this role.

System Response

The system will not create this field.

How to fix this error?

Create the field with the correct field name, or use a different role
for the field.

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_MDF102 - Create fields with role &2 using field name &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF102 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue related to the creation of fields in a data model. This error message indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of fields associated with a specific role in the MDG system.
  Cause:
  The error message MDG_MDF102 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Configuration Issues: The field you are trying to create or modify is not properly configured in the data model or is not associated with the specified role.
  Role Assignment: The role specified in the error message may not have the necessary permissions or may not be correctly assigned to the user or the data model.
  Field Name Conflicts: There may be a conflict with the field name you are trying to use, either because it already exists or does not conform to naming conventions.
  Missing Dependencies: The field may depend on other fields or configurations that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDG_MDF102 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG data model configuration and verify that the field you are trying to create is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the field is associated with the correct role and that all required attributes are set.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignment:
  
  Check the role assignment for the user or the data model. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify fields.
  If needed, adjust the role assignments in the MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Field Name:
  
  Ensure that the field name you are trying to use does not conflict with existing field names and adheres to naming conventions.
  If there is a conflict, consider renaming the field to something unique.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies that the field may have. Ensure that all related fields and configurations are in place and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for MDG to understand the specific requirements and configurations for the fields and roles you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration Guides: Review the official SAP MDG configuration guides for best practices and detailed instructions on setting up fields and roles.
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_MDF102 error message.