How To Fix MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK012 - Match profile ID is empty; processing cannot continue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK - Messages for Duplicate Check

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Match profile ID is empty; processing cannot continue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK012 - Match profile ID is empty; processing cannot continue ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK012 indicates that the match profile ID is empty, which prevents the processing of duplicate checks in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises during the duplicate check process when the system expects a match profile to be defined but finds none.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Match Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the match profile ID has not been defined or is not being passed correctly in the duplicate check process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the duplicate check settings in the MDG system.
  Data Entry Errors: If the match profile is supposed to be provided dynamically (e.g., through a user input or a program), there may be an error in the data entry or the logic that retrieves the match profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Match Profile:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and ensure that a match profile is defined for the relevant data model.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP GUI:
  
  Transaction Code: MDGIMG
  Follow the path: Master Data Governance > Data Quality > Duplicate Check > Define Match Profiles.
  
  
  Create or modify a match profile as needed.
  
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the match profile is correctly assigned to the relevant data model and that it is active.
  Verify that the settings for the duplicate check are correctly configured to use the match profile.
  
  
  
  Review the Process Flow:
  
  If the match profile is supposed to be passed dynamically, check the process flow or the program logic to ensure that the match profile ID is being set correctly before the duplicate check is executed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the duplicate check process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring match profiles and duplicate checks in MDG.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK012 error and ensure that the duplicate check process can continue as expected.