How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPPING012 - The code list provider class of element &1 provides no values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_VALUE_MAPPING -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The code list provider class of element &1 provides no values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING012 - The code list provider class of element &1 provides no values ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING012 indicates that the code list provider class for a specific element does not return any values. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is trying to retrieve values for a specific field or attribute, but the code list provider is either not configured correctly or does not have any values defined.
  Cause
  
  Missing Configuration: The code list provider class may not be properly configured in the system.
  No Values Defined: The code list provider might not have any values defined for the specific element you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class assigned to the code list provider may not be the correct one for the element in question.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the retrieval of values from the code list provider.
  Data Model Issues: The data model might not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of values.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Code List Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP MDG and verify that the code list provider class is correctly set up for the element in question.
  Ensure that the class is active and properly linked to the data model.
  
  
  
  Define Values:
  
  If the code list provider is missing values, you need to define the necessary values in the code list. This can usually be done through the relevant transaction or configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct code list provider class is assigned to the element. You can check this in the data model configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the code list provider and retrieve values. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model is correctly set up and that all necessary elements and relationships are defined.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the code list provider class to see if there are any runtime issues or exceptions that might be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for MDG and code list providers for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels 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.