How To Fix MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK025 - Maintain value for 'Included Search Help' when the search mode is DB, HA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK - Messages for Duplicate Check

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Maintain value for 'Included Search Help' when the search mode is DB, HA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK025 - Maintain value for 'Included Search Help' when the search mode is DB, HA ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK025 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the search help in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, it suggests that you need to maintain a value for the 'Included Search Help' when the search mode is set to DB (Database) or HA (Hierarchy).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The search mode is set to either DB or HA, but the system does not have a defined search help that is included in the configuration.
  The search help configuration is incomplete or missing necessary parameters, leading to the inability to perform duplicate checks effectively.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code MDGIMG or SPRO to access the Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for configuring search helps in MDG.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Included Search Help:
  
  Locate the specific search help configuration that corresponds to the data model you are working with.
  Ensure that you have defined an 'Included Search Help' for the search mode you are using (DB or HA).
  If it is missing, you will need to create or assign an appropriate search help that meets the requirements for your data model.
  
  
  
  Check the Search Help Parameters:
  
  Verify that all necessary parameters for the search help are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the search help is active and properly linked to the relevant fields in your data model.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to perform the action that previously triggered the error.
  Ensure that the duplicate check functionality works as expected without generating the error message.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality assurance and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for MDG to understand the specifics of search helps and duplicate checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring search helps in MDG.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK025 error and ensure that your search helps are correctly configured for duplicate checks in your MDG system.