How To Fix MDG_VALUE_MAPPING096 - Only ABAP-type data element and table types allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_VALUE_MAPPING -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Only ABAP-type data element and table types allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING096 - Only ABAP-type data element and table types allowed ?

  The SAP error message MDG_VALUE_MAPPING096 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a value mapping context within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, this error occurs when a non-ABAP data type is being used where only ABAP-type data elements and table types are allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: You may be trying to use a data type that is not recognized as an ABAP data element or table type in the value mapping configuration.
  Custom Data Types: If you are using custom data types or structures that do not conform to the expected ABAP types, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the value mapping settings or the data model that leads to the use of an unsupported data type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDG_VALUE_MAPPING096 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types:
  
  Review the data types