How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL042 - &1 was created in another software layer; no edit authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: &1 was created in another software layer; no edit authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL042 - &1 was created in another software layer; no edit authorization ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL042 indicates that you are trying to edit a data model or an object that was created in a different software layer, and you do not have the necessary authorization to make changes to it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with data models or entities that are managed across different layers (like development, quality assurance, and production).
  
  Cause:
  
  Layered Architecture: The object you are trying to edit was created in a different software layer (e.g., it might be in the production layer while you are in the development layer).
  Authorization Issues: Your user role may not have the necessary permissions to edit objects created in that layer.
  Transport Issues: The object may not have been transported correctly between layers, leading to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Layer: Verify which layer the object was created in. You can do this by checking