How To Fix MDG_REF_DATA000 - Required language parameter missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_REF_DATA - Message Class for Reference Data messages

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Required language parameter missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_REF_DATA000 - Required language parameter missing ?

  The SAP error message MDG_REF_DATA000: Required language parameter missing typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system expects a language parameter to be provided but it is missing. This can happen during various operations, such as data import, data validation, or when trying to display or process master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Parameter: The most common cause is that the language parameter is not being passed in the function call or configuration where it is required.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the MDG system where the default language is not set properly.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data, the source data may not include the language information, leading to this error.
  User Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set, which can lead to this error when the system tries to process data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Calls: Ensure that any function calls or API requests include the required language parameter. This is often a mandatory field in MDG operations.
  Set Default Language: 
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP and ensure that a default language is set for the user profile.
  You can do this by navigating to User Profile > Own Data (transaction code SU3) and checking the "Defaults" tab for the language setting.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the MDG configuration settings to ensure that the default language is set correctly in the relevant areas.
  This can be done in the MDG customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Data Import: If you are importing data, ensure that the data source includes the language information. You may need to modify the data extraction or transformation process to include this parameter.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the language parameter is being omitted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the MDG documentation for details on required parameters and configuration settings.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_REF_DATA000 and ensure that the required language parameter is correctly handled in your SAP MDG environment.