How To Fix MDG_MDF219 - Cannot determine which field in the original system has the SID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Cannot determine which field in the original system has the SID &1

What causes this issue?

Data areas were imported the definitions of which refer to the
characteristic with SID &V1& in the source system. But it cannot be
determined which characteristic has this SID in the source system.

System Response

The data is not imported.

How to fix this error?

This is due to one of the following:
A program error,
An error when assembling the transport request in the source system
An error when exporting the transport from the source system
Check whether the transport request was created without errors in the
source system, and whether errors occurred when exporting from the
source system. 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF219 - Cannot determine which field in the original system has the SID &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF219 indicates that the system is unable to determine which field in the original system corresponds to the specified System ID (SID). This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data replication or synchronization process between systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the fields in the source system and the target system may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the original system may be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to the inability to identify the corresponding field.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG setup, such as incorrect settings in the data model or replication settings.
  SID Not Found: The specified SID may not exist in the original system, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Transport Issues: If the data was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Mapping Configuration: Verify the mapping configuration between the source and target systems. Ensure that all necessary fields are correctly mapped.
  Data Validation: Check the data in the original system for consistency. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that may be causing the issue.
  Review MDG Configuration: Go through the MDG configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly, including data models and replication settings.
  Check SID Existence: Confirm that the SID in question exists in the original system. If it does not, you may need to investigate why it is missing.
  Logs and Traces: Review the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on data replication and governance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.