How To Fix MDG_MDF105 - A data element does not exist for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 105

• Message text: A data element does not exist for field &1

What causes this issue?

You added the new field &v1& to the field catalog. A suitable data
element cannot be found for this field.

System Response

Field was not created.

How to fix this error?

Check the definitions in your field catalog.

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_MDF105 - A data element does not exist for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF105 indicates that there is a problem with a data element that is expected to be present for a specific field in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a field that is not properly defined or does not exist in the data dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element associated with the field is not defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field may be incorrectly configured in the MDG data model or the relevant customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing elements.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the MDG configuration and the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the data element for the field exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  Review MDG Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the MDG customizing settings (transaction MDGIMG) and verify the configuration for the data model and the specific field. Ensure that all fields are correctly defined and mapped to existing data elements.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Data Model:
  
  If the data model is corrupted or incorrectly set up, you may need to rebuild or adjust the data model. This can involve reassigning fields to the correct data elements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of MDG you are using. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), MDGIMG (MDG Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices in configuring data models and fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.