How To Fix MDG_OTC_CUST005 - Object type &1 is main object for object type &2

MDG_OTC_CUST005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_OTC_CUST - MDG: Object Type Code Maintenance messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Object type &1 is main object for object type &2

What causes this issue?

You have set the flag <DS:DE.MDG_OTC_PROJECTION>projection</> for object
type &V1&. This is not possible, because object type &V1& is the
<DS:DE.MDG_OTC_MAIN>main object</> of object type &V2&.
A main object cannot be a projection from another object.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_OTC_CUST005 - Object type &1 is main object for object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_OTC_CUST005 indicates that there is an issue related to object types in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. Specifically, it states that the object type specified as &1 is the main object for the object type specified as &2. This typically occurs when there is a conflict or misconfiguration in the relationships between different object types in the MDG system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises from incorrect configuration in the MDG settings, where the main object type is not properly defined or linked to the subordinate object type.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the data model where the relationships between the main and subordinate object types are not correctly established.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being processed does not conform to the expected relationships between object types, this error can occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the MDG system, they may