How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL068 - Enter a valid hierarchy usage value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Enter a valid hierarchy usage value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL068 - Enter a valid hierarchy usage value ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL068 ("Enter a valid hierarchy usage value") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with data models that involve hierarchical structures, such as organizational units, product hierarchies, or other master data entities that utilize hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the system expects a valid hierarchy usage value, but the value provided is either missing, incorrect, or does not exist in the system. The hierarchy usage value is essential for defining how the hierarchy is structured and how it should be utilized within the data model.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Value: The hierarchy usage field is left blank or not filled in.
  Invalid Value: The value entered does not match any of the predefined hierarchy usage values in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The hierarchy usage values may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant hierarchy settings are not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user