How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPPING071 - API: domain mapper does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_VALUE_MAPPING -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: API: domain mapper does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING071 - API: domain mapper does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING071 indicates that the system is unable to find a domain mapper that is required for value mapping in the Master Data Governance (MDG) context. This typically occurs when there is a configuration issue or a missing mapping definition in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Domain Mapper: The specified domain mapper does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the mapper not being created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The value mapping configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the required domain mapper.
  Transport Issues: If the domain mapper was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the domain mapper.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain Mapper Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code MDGIMG and navigate to the relevant configuration for value mapping.
  Ensure that the domain mapper you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Domain Mapper:
  
  If the domain mapper does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the relevant configuration area for value mapping.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the domain mapper was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the API call has the necessary authorizations to access the domain mapper.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the API call to see if there are any additional details or errors that can provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MDGIMG: For configuration settings related to MDG.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the domain mapper.
  SE80: For development objects related to the domain mapper.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance and Value Mapping for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDG_VALUE_MAPPING071 error.