How To Fix MDG_SF013 - Flight connection &1 &2 &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SF - MDG: Sample Model SFlight

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Flight connection &1 &2 &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SF013 - Flight connection &1 &2 &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SF013, which states "Flight connection &1 &2 &3 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue related to the flight connection data being referenced in a process, such as data validation or data replication.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The flight connection specified by the parameters (&1, &2, &3) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The flight connection was never created.
  The flight connection was deleted or archived.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is supposed to synchronize with an external data source (like a flight database) and the connection is not available or not updated, this error can occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG system that are not correctly set up to handle flight connections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Flight Connection: Check the flight connection data in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the underlying database tables). Ensure that the flight connection with the specified identifiers exists.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the flight connection is missing due to a typo or incorrect entry, correct the data being processed to reference the correct flight connection.
  
  
  Data Replication: If the flight connection should exist but does not, ensure that any necessary data replication processes are running correctly. This may involve checking the integration with external systems or databases.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the MDG system related to flight connections. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that the system is configured to recognize and process flight connections correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to MDG and flight connections for any specific guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing flight connections and data governance in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MDG and flight connections for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.