How To Fix MDS_CTRL_CONTROLLER899 - Unexpected CASE branch; contact technical support

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_CTRL_CONTROLLER - Controller-Defined Message Class

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Unexpected CASE branch; contact technical support

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDS_CTRL_CONTROLLER899 - Unexpected CASE branch; contact technical support ?

  The SAP error message "MDS_CTRL_CONTROLLER899 Unexpected CASE branch; contact technical support" typically indicates that there is an issue within the Master Data Services (MDS) controller logic, which is not handling a specific case as expected. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the MDS settings or data models that leads to unexpected behavior.
  Data Integrity Problems: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format or structure, causing the controller to encounter an unexpected case.
  Software Bugs: There could be a bug in the version of the SAP software you are using, which is causing the controller to fail when it encounters certain conditions.
  Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or modifications made to the standard MDS functionality, they might not be handling all scenarios correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the MDS configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly. Look