How To Fix MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH008 - Remote key search on multiple systems is not supported

MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Remote key search on multiple systems is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH008 - Remote key search on multiple systems is not supported ?

  The SAP error message MDG_REMOTE_SEARCH008 indicates that a remote key search across multiple systems is not supported in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform a search operation that involves multiple systems, which is not allowed by the current configuration or capabilities of the MDG system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limitation: The MDG system is configured to perform searches only within a single system or database. Attempting to search across multiple systems can lead to inconsistencies and is not supported.
  Technical Constraints: The underlying architecture of the MDG system may not support distributed searches across multiple systems due to performance or data integrity concerns.
  User Action: The user may have inadvertently selected options or filters that trigger a multi-system search.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Single System Search: Ensure that the search is being conducted within a single system. Review the search parameters and filters to confirm that they are set