How To Fix MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK021 - Search help is not possible for this search mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK - Messages for Duplicate Check

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Search help is not possible for this search mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK021 - Search help is not possible for this search mode ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK021 indicates that a search help is not available for the specified search mode in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) duplicate checks. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a suitable search help for the duplicate check process, which is essential for identifying potential duplicates in master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help that is required for the specific search mode is not defined or is not active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG settings that prevent the system from accessing the necessary search help.
  Incorrect Search Mode: The search mode being used may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any existing search help.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help for the relevant search mode exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or activate the appropriate search help.
  
  
  
  Review MDG Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the MDG configuration settings (transaction MDGIMG) and ensure that the duplicate check settings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the search mode is correctly assigned to the relevant duplicate check configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Search Mode:
  
  If the search mode is incorrect, adjust it to use a valid search mode that has an associated search help.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MDG duplicate checks for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on configuring duplicate checks and search helps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.