How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPING_API002 - Object &1 and object name &2 not defined as proxy elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_VALUE_MAPING_API - Message class for Value Mapping API

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Object &1 and object name &2 not defined as proxy elements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPING_API002 - Object &1 and object name &2 not defined as proxy elements ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING_API002 indicates that there is an issue with the value mapping configuration in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, the error states that the object and object name specified are not defined as proxy elements. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access or manipulate data related to value mapping, but the necessary configuration is missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The object and object name referenced in the error message are not defined in the value mapping configuration. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant tables or settings.
  Incorrect Object Name: The object name provided may be incorrect or misspelled, leading the system to not find the corresponding proxy elements.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the value mapping configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code MDGIMG and navigate to the value mapping settings.
  Ensure that the object and object name in question are correctly defined as proxy elements in the value mapping configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Name:
  
  Double-check the object name being used in the API call or function module to ensure it matches the defined names in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the value mapping settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the API call to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to value mapping in MDG for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for guidelines on setting up and managing value mapping.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDG_VALUE_MAPPING_API002 error.