How To Fix MDGBP046 - Assignment for field &1 in structure &2 is not possible; no data transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Assignment for field &1 in structure &2 is not possible; no data transfer

What causes this issue?

Assignment to a field symbol could not take place as field &V1& is not
in structure &V2&. This means that no data can be transferred to the
table in question.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Include field &V1& in structure &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP046 - Assignment for field &1 in structure &2 is not possible; no data transfer ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP046 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a field in a specific structure, and it typically arises during data transfer processes, such as during the execution of a transaction or a batch job. This error suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary data to complete the assignment for the specified field in the given structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the required data for the field in the structure is missing or not available in the source system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the data transfer settings or in the structure definition itself.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the assignment from being completed.
  Field Mismatch: The field in question may not be compatible with the data being transferred, either due to data type mismatches or incorrect field definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data required for the field in the structure is available in the source system. You may need to run reports or queries to confirm this.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the data transfer process. Ensure that the mappings and assignments are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  Field Definition Review: Review the field definitions in the structure to ensure that they are correctly defined and compatible with the data being transferred.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the program or transaction to identify where the error occurs and gather more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to look into transaction codes related to data transfer, such as MD01, MD02, or MD04, which are used for material requirements planning (MRP).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or process you are working with to understand the expected data flow and requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may have more tools and access to diagnose the problem effectively.