How To Fix MDG_SF009 - Town &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SF - MDG: Sample Model SFlight

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Town &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SF009 - Town &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SF009 indicates that a specific town (or city) is not defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or update address-related data, such as during the creation of a business partner or customer/vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Town Definition: The town you are trying to use in your transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The town not being created in the relevant address data tables.
  The town being misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  The town being part of a different country or region that is not configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the address data in the system, such as missing entries in the country or region settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Town Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant address management transaction (e.g., transaction code OVK1 for country settings or OBD2 for address data).
  Verify if the town is defined in the system. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Town:
  
  If the town is missing, you can add it through the address management settings. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the address data configuration.
  Adding the town with the correct details (name, postal code, etc.).
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the town name is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  Check if the town is associated with the correct country or region.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify address data, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the town was recently added in a development environment, ensure that the transport request has been moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for address management, such as:
  
  OVK1 - Define Countries
  OBD2 - Address Data
  BP - Business Partner (for managing business partner data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to address management and the specific error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Master Data Governance and address management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_SF009 error and ensure that the town is properly defined in your SAP system.