How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPPING033 - External List Id missing for object &1 and object name &2 and context &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_VALUE_MAPPING -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: External List Id missing for object &1 and object name &2 and context &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING033 - External List Id missing for object &1 and object name &2 and context &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING033 indicates that there is a missing external list ID for a specific object and context in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform a value mapping operation, but it cannot find the necessary external list ID that is required for the specified object type and context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external list ID may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified object type and context.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that link the object to its external list.
  Incorrect Object Type or Context: The object type or context being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up properly in the MDG configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the external list ID is correctly defined for the object type and context in question.
  Ensure that the mapping between the internal and external values is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., MDG_MV_MAPPING, MDG_MV_EXTERNAL_LIST) to ensure that the necessary entries exist for the object type and context.
  If entries are missing, you may need to create them manually or re-import the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Validate Object Type and Context:
  
  Ensure that the object type and context being used in the operation are correct and correspond to the expected values in the configuration.
  If there are any discrepancies, correct them in the configuration or the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and value mapping for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes or enhancements related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG for configuration or SE11 to check table definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.