How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL087 - Enter a valid relation for relationship for deriving 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: 087

• Message text: Enter a valid relation for relationship for deriving hierarchy attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL087 - Enter a valid relation for relationship for deriving hierarchy attributes ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL087 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the relationships defined for deriving hierarchy attributes in a data model. This error indicates that the system expects a valid relationship to be defined, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship: The relationship that is supposed to derive hierarchy attributes is not defined in the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The relationship may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system being unable to derive the necessary attributes.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model itself, such as missing or incorrect definitions for the hierarchy attributes.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure or relationships defined in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG data model configuration and verify that the relationships are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the hierarchy attributes are