How To Fix MDG_OITC_CUST002 - Delimiter not allowed for key structure &1 of object ID type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_OITC_CUST - MDG. Object Identifier Type Code messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Delimiter not allowed for key structure &1 of object ID type &2

What causes this issue?

You have changed the <DS:DE.MDG_STRUCNAME_OBJECT_ID>key structure</>
forthe &V2& <DS:DE.MDG_IDS_TYPE_CODE_BS>Object ID type</>. The old key
structure supported a <DS:DE.MDG_CC_OBJECT_ID_DELIMITER>delimiter</>.
The new one, &V1&, does not support a delimiter.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the defined delimiter. If key mapping exists for the
corresponding <DS:DE.MDG_OBJECT_TYPE_CODE_BS>business object type</>,
undo changes to key structures to avoid data inconsistencies.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_OITC_CUST002 - Delimiter not allowed for key structure &1 of object ID type &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_OITC_CUST002 indicates that there is an issue with the key structure of an object ID type in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. Specifically, the error states that a delimiter is not allowed for the key structure of the specified object ID type.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Invalid Characters: The key structure for the object ID type contains invalid characters or delimiters that are not permitted. In SAP, certain characters (like slashes, commas, etc.) may not be allowed in key fields.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the object ID type may not be set up correctly, leading to the inclusion of delimiters in the key structure.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry or data import, delimiters may have been inadvertently included in the key fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the object ID type in the MDG application.
  Verify the key structure and ensure that it does not include any invalid delimiters or characters.
  
  
  
  Review Data Input:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, review the data being entered for the object ID type.
  Ensure that the key fields do not contain any invalid characters or delimiters.
  
  
  
  Modify Data:
  
  If you are importing data, ensure that the data source does not contain any delimiters in the key fields.
  Clean the data before importing it into the MDG system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific object ID type to understand the allowed characters and structure for key fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  MDG Configuration Guide: Review the MDG configuration guide for best practices on setting up object ID types and key structures.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.