How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL032 - Enter a valid hierarchy value for entity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL - Messages for the Configuration Workbench Model Access API

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Enter a valid hierarchy value for entity &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL032 - Enter a valid hierarchy value for entity &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL032 ("Enter a valid hierarchy value for entity &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to enter or save a value that is not recognized as valid within the specified hierarchy for a particular entity.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy Value: The value entered does not exist in the defined hierarchy for the entity type. This could be due to a typo, an outdated value, or a value that has not been properly maintained in the system.
  Hierarchy Configuration Issues: The hierarchy itself may not be correctly configured or activated in the system, leading to the inability to recognize valid values.
  Data Model Issues: The data model for the entity may not be set up correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the data model configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain hierarchy values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Hierarchy Values: Check the hierarchy values for the entity in question. Ensure that the value you are trying to enter is indeed part of the hierarchy. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction in SAP.
  Maintain Hierarchy: If the value is missing, you may need to add it to the hierarchy. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction for maintaining hierarchies (e.g., using transaction codes like BP for business partners or MDG for master data governance).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the data model and hierarchy. Ensure that the hierarchy is active and correctly linked to the entity type you are working with.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the hierarchy values. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the hierarchy structure and maintenance for the entity type you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining hierarchies and data models, such as BP, MDG, or specific transaction codes related to your entity type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the specific entity type you are working with. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.