How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL117 - Entity must have an SU type of 1 or 4; &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Entity must have an SU type of 1 or 4; &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL117 - Entity must have an SU type of 1 or 4; &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL117 indicates that there is an issue with the data model configuration in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, the error states that an entity must have a "SU type" (Structure Type) of either 1 or 4, and the entity you are trying to work with has an invalid type.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Structure Type: The entity you are trying to use does not conform to the expected structure type. In SAP MDG, entities are classified into different structure types, and only certain types are allowed for specific operations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the entity definition in the MDG configuration settings.
  Data Model Definition: The data model might not be correctly defined, or the entity might not be properly assigned to the correct structure type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Entity Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG data model configuration in the SAP system.
  Verify the structure type of the entity in question. Ensure that it is set to either 1 (Simple) or 4 (Complex).
  If the structure type is incorrect, you may need to change it to one of the valid types.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the overall data model configuration to ensure that all entities are correctly defined and that their relationships are properly established.
  Make sure that the entity is correctly linked to the appropriate data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for MDG to understand the requirements for entity structure types and how they should be configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to execute the operation that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Structure Types:
  
  Type 1: Simple structure, typically used for basic entities.
  Type 4: Complex structure, used for entities that require more detailed relationships or attributes.
  
  
  
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to data models and entity definitions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring entities in MDG.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, as they can provide practical insights and solutions from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.