How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL082 - Enter a valid entity or foreign entity in hierarchy attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Enter a valid entity or foreign entity in hierarchy attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL082 - Enter a valid entity or foreign entity in hierarchy attributes ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL082 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the hierarchy attributes of a data model. This error indicates that the system expects a valid entity or foreign entity to be specified in the hierarchy attributes, but the provided input does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Entity Reference: The entity or foreign entity specified in the hierarchy attributes may not exist or is incorrectly defined in the system.
  Hierarchy 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the hierarchy itself, such as missing or incorrect settings in the data model.
  Data Model Inconsistencies: The data model may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent the proper identification of entities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified entities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entity Definitions: Verify that the entity or foreign entity you are trying to