How To Fix MDG_SEARCH_DATA_DB004 - Model &1 does not exist or does not contain entity &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SEARCH_DATA_DB - DB Search Implementation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Model &1 does not exist or does not contain entity &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SEARCH_DATA_DB004 - Model &1 does not exist or does not contain entity &2. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SEARCH_DATA_DB004 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific model or entity in the Master Data Governance (MDG) search database. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a model or entity that has not been defined or is not available in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Model Not Defined: The specified model (&1) does not exist in the MDG configuration.
  Entity Not Defined: The specified entity (&2) is not defined within the model or is not properly configured.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the MDG application and the underlying database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified model or entity.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the MDG search or the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Model and Entity Configuration:
  
  Verify that the model (&1) and entity (&2) are correctly defined in the MDG configuration.
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