How To Fix MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK031 - Search view &1 is not yet generated in the system &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK - Messages for Duplicate Check

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Search view &1 is not yet generated in the system &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK031 - Search view &1 is not yet generated in the system &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK031 indicates that a search view specified in the system has not yet been generated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is trying to perform a duplicate check, but the necessary search view is missing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the search view required for duplicate checks has not been generated or activated in the SAP system. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  The search view was not created during the initial setup of the MDG application.
  Changes were made to the data model or configuration that require the search view to be regenerated.
  The system has not been properly updated or synchronized after a transport or upgrade.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Generate the Search View:
  
  Go to the transaction code MDGIMG (or use the relevant configuration transaction for your MDG version).
  Navigate to the relevant area where the search view is defined (e.g., under Data Model or Duplicate Check settings).
  Look for an option to generate or activate the search view. This may involve executing a specific report or using a menu option to regenerate the views.
  
  
  
  Check the Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model is correctly configured and that all necessary entities and attributes are defined.
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all related views are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests containing the changes have been successfully transported to the target system (e.g., QA or Production).
  After transporting, you may need to regenerate the search views in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Generation Process:
  
  If the generation process fails, check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any errors or warnings that may provide more context on why the search view could not be generated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and duplicate checks for any specific instructions or prerequisites for generating search views.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or system-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MDGIMG: Access the MDG Implementation Guide.
  SLG1: View application logs for error messages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on generating search views in MDG.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on MDG configuration and duplicate checks.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_SQD_DUPCHECK031 error and ensure that the necessary search views are generated in your SAP system.