How To Fix MDG_TR201 - Fatal error during import of transport object &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_TR - MDG: Transport Tool

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Fatal error during import of transport object &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

What causes this issue?

Fatal error during import of transport object &V3& with key &V4&,
application &V2& in transport request &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_TR201 - Fatal error during import of transport object &1 / &2 / &3 / &4 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_TR201, which indicates a "Fatal error during import of transport object," typically occurs during the transport of Master Data Governance (MDG) objects. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the transport request, inconsistencies in the system, or problems with the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Missing Objects: The transport may reference objects that do not exist in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source and target systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the MDG setup that prevent the import from completing successfully.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the data model or data itself can lead to import failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify that the transport request is complete and not corrupted. You can do this by checking the transport logs.
  Review Logs: Look at the transport logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into what went wrong.
  Check for Missing Objects: Ensure that all objects referenced in the transport request exist in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user performing the transport has the necessary authorizations to import the objects.
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the MDG configuration and data to identify any issues that may be causing the import to fail.
  Manual Import: If the transport request continues to fail, consider manually importing the objects or configurations that are causing the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to MDG transport issues. These notes often contain patches or workarounds for known issues.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with the TMS and its configuration, as issues in TMS can also lead to transport errors.
  MDG Configuration: Review the MDG configuration settings to ensure they are correctly set up in both the source and target systems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.