How To Fix MDG_MDF123 - An error occurred during the generation; see the log

MDG_MDF123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: An error occurred during the generation; see the log

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while generating the Data Dictionary.
For more detail, see the <DS:TRAN.MDG_GN_LOG>Generation Log</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF123 - An error occurred during the generation; see the log ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF123 typically indicates that there was an issue during the generation process in the Master Data Governance (MDG) framework. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or updating master data objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there was a problem during the generation of a specific object or process. Common causes for this error include:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the MDG system.
  Data Issues: Invalid or inconsistent data being processed, which may violate business rules or data validation checks.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Technical Errors: Issues in the underlying ABAP code or database problems that prevent the generation process from completing successfully.
  Log Files: The error message suggests checking the logs for more detailed information, which can provide insights into the specific cause of the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDG_MDF123 error, you can follow these