How To Fix MDG_TR038 - Import table &1: Key &2 contains errors

MDG_TR038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_TR - MDG: Transport Tool

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Import table &1: Key &2 contains errors

What causes this issue?

The import must be terminated for table &V1&, as key &V2& contains
errors.
The object in question is &V3& (&V4&)

System Response

Import post-processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction <DS:TRAN.MDG_TR_DISPLAY><LB><EX>MDG_TR_DISPLAY</></></>
to check the key for the above-mentioned object in the current order.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_TR038 - Import table &1: Key &2 contains errors ?

  The SAP error message MDG_TR038, which states "Import table &1: Key &2 contains errors," typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there are issues with the data being imported into a specific table. This error indicates that there are problems with the key fields of the data being processed, which prevents the successful import of the data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Key Values: The key value specified in the import does not exist in the target table or is not valid.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the key value may not match the expected format (e.g., incorrect length, data type).
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields associated with the key may be missing or incorrectly populated.
  Duplicate Keys: There may be duplicate key entries in the data being imported, which violates the uniqueness constraint.
  Referential Integrity Violations: The key may reference another table or entity that does not exist or is not valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Key