How To Fix MDG_MDF201 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

MDG_MDF201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Table contents were transported for the field &V1&. However, the field
does not exist and cannot be created in this system, that is, the
target system.

System Response

Table contents not imported

How to fix this error?

Check the transport request and, if necessary, repeat the transport.

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_MDF201 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF201 indicates that a characteristic specified in a Master Data Governance (MDG) process does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify master data records, and the system cannot find the specified characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the process does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the characteristic may not have been created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the MDG or the specific data model may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: The data model being used may not include the characteristic, or it may have been removed or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic: Check the spelling and ensure that the characteristic exists in