How To Fix MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH004 - Enter a business system ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH - Messages for Remote key search Enablement of MDG

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a business system ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH004 - Enter a business system ID ?

  The SAP error message MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH004 with the description "Enter a business system ID" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to perform a remote search or access a business system without providing a necessary identifier.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a Business System ID to be entered, but it is either missing or not provided in the relevant field. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the Business System ID in the required field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the MDG setup that does not properly handle the Business System ID.
  System Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be issues in the data flow that prevent the Business System ID from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter the Business