How To Fix MDG_MDF128 - Definition of characteristic &1 has changed

MDG_MDF128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Definition of characteristic &1 has changed

What causes this issue?

The definition of characteristic &v1& has changed. Part of the generated
data structures no longer match the changed definition of this
characteristic. Therefore, a regeneration of the data structures has
become necessary.

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?

Regenerate the data structures.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MDG_MDF128 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_MDF128, which states "Definition of characteristic &1 has changed," typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is a change in the definition of a characteristic that is being used in a data model or a data governance process. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the underlying data model, updates to the configuration, or modifications in the characteristics themselves.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Data Model: The characteristic in question has been modified in the data model, which could include changes to its data type, length, or other attributes.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the configuration settings of the MDG application or the underlying data model can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being processed does not align with the new definition of the characteristic, it can trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from a development environment to