How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPING_API005 - Mapping failed for object &1 and object name &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Mapping failed for object &1 and object name &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPING_API005 - Mapping failed for object &1 and object name &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING_API005 indicates that there was a failure in the value mapping process for a specific object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is unable to map a value from one domain to another, which is essential for maintaining data consistency across different systems or applications.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Mapping Entries: The value mapping table may not have the necessary entries for the specified object and object name. This means that the system cannot find a corresponding value to map.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for value mapping may be incorrect or incomplete. This could involve issues with the mapping settings in the MDG configuration.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that do not match any of the defined mappings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the mapping may not have the necessary authorizations to access the mapping tables or perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mapping Entries:
  
  Go to the value mapping configuration in the MDG system and verify that the necessary mapping entries exist for the object and object name specified in the error message.
  If entries are missing, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the value mapping configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the mapping types, source and target values, and any relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure that it conforms to the expected formats and values. Cleanse any data that may be causing issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the value mapping tables and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the mapping process. This can help identify where the failure is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and value mapping for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for MDG.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.