How To Fix MDGBP143 - Source system or source client not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Source system or source client not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP143 - Source system or source client not specified ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP143: Source system or source client not specified typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with data replication processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the source system or client from which it is supposed to retrieve or replicate data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source system or client may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Incorrect Settings in MDG: The settings for the data model or replication model may not specify the source system or client.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system or client.
  Data Model Issues: The data model being used may not be correctly defined to include the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the source system and client are correctly defined.
  For MDG, check the settings under Master Data Governance > Data Model > Define Data Model.
  
  
  
  Define Source System:
  
  If you are using a specific data model, ensure that the source system is defined in the relevant settings.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDGIMG) and ensure that the source system is specified.
  
  
  
  Review Replication Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during data replication, check the replication settings to ensure that the source system is specified.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 to check logs for more details on the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system or client. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that the configuration is complete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MDGIMG: Access the configuration for Master Data Governance.
  SLG1: View application logs for detailed error messages.
  SU53: Check authorization issues after an error occurs.
  
  
  
  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 cause of the MDGBP143 error and implement a solution to resolve it.